Twentieth Century
Certainly the least well-known of our drinks this month, but it’s my favorite! This one was first published in the Café Royal Cocktail Book (1937) in London. The name comes from a luxury train line that ran from New York to Chicago. My little tweak to this one is that I suggest nutmeg as a garnish (at least in fall and winter); chocolate and nutmeg are so great together, especially with the juniper and the spiced notes from the aromatized wine.
INGREDIENTS
1½ oz. London dry gin
¾ oz. lemon juice
¾ oz. blanc quinquina
¾ oz. crème de cacao
Garnish: nutmeg (optional)
ABV LEVEL
Combine all in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Double strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with nutmeg if you wish.