Addington cocktail in cocktail glass, served with traditional garnish

Cocktail

Addington

L'Addington est un cocktail élégant et rafraîchissant, alliant des notes de gin, de vermouth sec et un soupçon de bitter. Servi sur glace avec une garniture de zeste de citron, il offre un équilibre parfait entre douceur et acidité, idéal pour les soirées sophistiquées. Ce mélange savoureux évoque une atmosphère chic et conviviale.

  • fruité
  • épicé
  • rafraîchissant
  • floral
Elena
By ElenaClassic Cocktails & Gin ExpertPublished Reviewed
Prep Time
5 min
Glass
Cocktail glass
Difficulty
Easy
Yields
1 serving
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Le Addington est un cocktail classique, à préparer en 5 minutes. Le résultat : des saveurs fruité and épicé qui valent chaque instant de préparation. Régulièrement en tête des recherches pour "cocktail".

Ingredients

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

Method

Preparation

  1. 01

    Mélangez les deux vermouths dans un shaker et filtrez dans un verre froid. Complétez avec un jet d'eau gazeuse.

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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