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Emerson

By Colleen Graham, About.com

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The Emerson is another flavorful variation of the classic Martini. An Emerson uses sweet vermouth, as opposed to dry, and adds lemon juice and maraschino cherry-flavored liqueur for extra flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz gin
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth
  • 1/2 oz lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz maraschino liqueur

Preparation:

  1. Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Shake well.
  3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
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