The Good Times is one of those classic Martini-like cocktails that calls for Old Tom Gin. This isn't a very easy spirit to find anymore but for the classic cocktail enthusiast who wants to taste drinks like they were meant to be, it's essential and, luckily, there are a few distillers reviving the classic recipe - Hayman's Old Tom Gin is one of them. In the case of this Good Times recipe the sweeter Old Tom is vital, otherwise you're left with a Classic Martini with a twist.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Old Tom Gin
- 1 oz dry vermouth
- lemon twist for garnish
Preparation:
- Pour the gin and vermouth into a cocktail shaker or mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir well.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
