Twin Six

There's something very classic about this cocktail. It has a bitterness and a lovely foam that reminds me of a whiskey cocktail. I'm a little puzzled why it is named after a pair of gunfighter's guns, but this cocktail is classic old style American.

It makes sense to use an American gin like Imagination, a New Western style gin. Juniper is not welcome in such a silky drink with vermouth bitterness. This gin is made in Bristow, Virginia.

• 2 oz. gin (MurLarkey Imagination)
• 1 oz. sweet vermouth (Cocchi de Torino)
• dash grenadine
• egg white

Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Shake vigorously. Add ice and shake to chill. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.