Save Me the Waltz
Thomas J. Story
Named for Zelda Fitzgerald’s only published novel, this cocktail is a lovely spin on the Vesper martini, which delicately blends gin and vodka.
This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the article “Is This the Best Cocktail Bar in the Country? Try the Recipes to See for Yourself.”
How to Make It
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In a mixing pitcher filled with ice, combine vodka, gin, liqueur, Chardonnay, and vermouth. Using a cocktail spoon, stir constantly while counting to twenty. Strain into a martini glass and serve.
Ingredients
1 oz olive washed Ketel One vodka
1 oz Tanqueray No. 10 gin
½ oz elderflower liqueur
¼ oz Flowers Chardonnay
¼ oz Oso de Oro dry vermouth
Directions
1
In a mixing pitcher filled with ice, combine vodka, gin, liqueur, Chardonnay, and vermouth. Using a cocktail spoon, stir constantly while counting to twenty. Strain into a martini glass and serve.
