Merry Widow II

Name: Merry Widow II
Yield: Serves 1
Ingredients: 1 to 1 1/2 ounces gin; 1 to 1 1/2 ounces dry vermouth; 2 dashes Pernod; 2 dashes Bénédictine; Dash Peychaud's or orange bitters; 3 or 4 ice cubes; Twist lemon peel

August 20, 2004

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 1

Ingredients

1 to 1 1/2 ounces gin

1 to 1 1/2 ounces dry vermouth

2 dashes Pernod

2 dashes Bénédictine

Dash Peychaud's or orange bitters

3 or 4 ice cubes

Twist lemon peel

Preparation

Combine all ingredients, except peel, in a mixing glass and stir well. Strain into a cocktail glass; drop in peel.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Vermouth Gin Pernod Pastis Liqueur House & Garden

Recipe notes

Bicycle Bandit

A riff on the Bicycle Thief cocktail, a citrusy, low ABV riff on a Negroni, this three-ingredient, party-ready twist features grapefruit soda.

Sea Breeze

Gourmet’s version of this perfect summer drink mixes the ideal ratio of vodka with cranberry and grapefruit juices, right in the glass.

Kimchi Bloody Mary

The kimchi brine is the secret hero here; just a splash of it brightens the cocktail while deepening it with a little funky je ne sais quoi.

Hugo Spritz

With elderflower liqueur, mint, and prosecco, the effervescent Hugo spritz cocktail is a hit year round, but particularly on warm nights.

Homemade Whipped Cream

Fluffier, fresher, and fancier than anything from a tub or can.

Not-So-Secret Burger Sauce

Every sauce needs a few secrets. Ours is smoky, sweet, and savory—use it for burgers, fries, tenders, and more.

Luscious Banana Pudding

Layer homemade custard, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers under clouds of whipped cream for this iconic dessert.

Fufu

Fufu is a dish that has been passed down through many generations and is seen as a symbol of Ghanaian identity and heritage. Making fufu traditionally is a very laborious task; this recipe mimics some of that hard work but with a few home-cook hacks that make for a far easier time.