Description
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz gin
- 1 oz dry vermouth
- 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
- 1/4 oz triple sec
- 1 dash orange bitters
Instructions:
- Fill a mixing glass with ice.
- Add all of the ingredients to the mixing glass.
- Stir until well-chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon peel.
Three Variations of the Boomerang Cocktail
- The Aussie Boomerang:
- 1 1/2 oz gin
- 3/4 oz lemon juice
- 1/2 oz honey syrup
- 1/4 oz Cointreau
- Dash of orange bitters
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Boomerang Martini:
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 3/4 oz raspberry liqueur
- 3/4 oz cranberry juice
- 1/4 oz lime juice
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
- Boomerang Swizzle:
- 1 1/2 oz dark rum
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 3/4 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz falernum
- Dash of Angostura bitters
Combine all ingredients in a tall glass filled with crushed ice. Swizzle until well mixed and frosty. Garnish with a mint sprig and a pineapple wedge.
Modern Boomerang Cocktail Trends
As the Boomerang cocktail is a lesser-known classic cocktail, it has not seen a significant resurgence in popularity in recent years. However, with the increasing interest in classic cocktails and the revival of forgotten recipes, it is possible that the Boomerang cocktail could see a comeback in the future. Bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts may experiment with different variations and modern twists on the original recipe to create unique and updated versions of the Boomerang cocktail.
Enjoy your Boomerang cocktail!