Nixon

Nixon

  • Type
    Mixed drink
  • Primary alcohol by volume
    Bourbon whiskey
  • Served
    On the rocks
  • Standard garnish
    A slice of fresh peach and a cherry
  • Standard drinkware
    Cocktail Glass
  • Commonly used ingredients
    1 part Bourbon whiskey
    1 part sloe gin
    2 dashes of peach bitters
  • Preparation
    Stir and serve on the rocks, garnish.

Created in 1969 to mark American president Richard Nixon’s visit to Britain.

The cocktail was mixed at the American bar and then sent over to Claridge’s where Nixon was staying.

References
Joe Gilmore

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