Addington cocktail in cocktail glass, served with traditional garnish

Cocktail

Addington

El cóctel Addington es una mezcla sofisticada que combina gin, vermut seco y un toque de licor de flor de saúco. Su sabor fresco y floral lo convierte en una opción ideal para disfrutar en una tarde soleada o en una elegante reunión. Servido en una copa fría, se adorna con una rodaja de limón o un giro de cáscara de naranja.

  • afrutado
  • especiado
  • fresco
  • cítrico
Elena
By ElenaClassic Cocktails & Gin ExpertPublished Reviewed
Prep Time
5 min
Glass
Cocktail glass
Difficulty
Easy
Yields
1 serving
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El Addington es un clásico cocktail, listo en 5 minutos. El resultado es un sabor afrutado and especiado que merece cada minuto. Constantemente entre las búsquedas más populares de "piscina".

Ingredients

Serves
1 serving
Glass
Cocktail glass
Prep
5 min
  • 2 shotsSweet Vermouth
  • 1 shotDry Vermouth
  • Top up withSoda Water

Method

Preparation

  1. 01

    Mezcla ambos vermuts en una coctelera y cuela en un vaso frío. Completa con un chorrito de agua con gas.

Origin

History & Origins

The Addington is a classical cocktail with Victorian-era origins, named after a prominent London venue where high society gathered for refined entertaining. This elegant aperitif combines vermouth, cognac, and champagne in proper proportions reflecting European sophistication. The drink represents the golden age of fine dining and represents classical preparation techniques valued by serious cocktail enthusiasts.

Bartender’s Insight

Pro Tips

Use quality dry vermouth with botanical complexity

From Elena

  • select cognac with aging character rather than young variants

  • add champagne just before service to maintain proper carbonation

  • serve in champagne flutes for elegant presentation

  • chill all components in advance rather than over-icing the drink

At the Table

Perfect Pairings

Oysters on the half shell
Smoked salmon canapés
Pâté on toast
Roasted almonds
Foie gras appetizers
Soft cheeses with crackers

Beyond the Classic

Variations

Dry Addington

A lighter dry version emphasizing champagne's delicate bubbles and citrus notes

Sweet Addington

A sweeter variation using sweet vermouth for indulgent afternoon service

Vermouth Forward Addington

A vermouth-focused interpretation reducing spirits in favor of complex herbal flavors

Questions

Frequently Asked

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