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Cyva Martini

Aperitivo/aperitif · Classic/vintage · Spirit-forward

4.1 12 ratings

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Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Gin
1 1/2 oz Fino sherry
1/4 oz Cognac (brandy)
2 dash Orange bitters
2 drop Saline solution 4:1

How to make

Serve in a martini glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of skewered green olive.

Method

  1. 3 STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. 4 STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. 5 Garnish with skewered olive.

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22.8% alc./vol. · 1.6 standard drinks · 154 calories

History

A Dry Martini with fino sherry, distinguished by a splash of brandy.

Franklin C. Edson, a noted yachtsman, adapted this recipe from Ted Saucier's 1951 book, Bottoms Up. It is named CYVA. The ingredients are: ½ jigger gin, ½ jigger dry sherry, 1 teaspoon cognac, and 2 dashes orange bitters. Combine with ice, stir, and strain into a cocktail glass. Serve with a pitted green olive.