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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » The Bronx Martini

    Published: February 15, 2016 / Updated: May 29, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    The Bronx Martini

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    Once a Presidential favorite, the Bronx Martini cocktail is a sweet and sassy drink you can enjoy any time of day... without a drop of political scandal. 

    Bronx Martini Cocktail recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    It's the final day of a three-day weekend here in the US. In addition to work and meeting up with some friends, my husband, kids and I celebrated a low-key Valentine's Day here at home. We cooked up a big brunch (see a photo of some of our heart-shaped brunch treats on Instagram) and lots of family snuggles. The next few weekends are super crazy, so I was determined to have this be a stress-free, family-focused weekend. I'm grateful we were able to make it happen!

    And so we move on from one holiday immediately into another...

    Cocktails and Politics

    Bronx Martini Cocktail

    I like to transition from Valentine's Day to President's Day the way any good food, wine, and travel writer would: from bubbles and chocolate cake, to cocktails that tell tales of Presidential scandals with every sip, like this Bronx Martini.

    Bronx Cocktail recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Cocktails and politics have a long history. According to the Smithsonian, the first written use of the word cocktail was in an 1806 editorial criticizing a politician's excessive alcohol spending during his campaign. Since then, US Presidents have not only brought their agendas and policies to the White House, but also their preferred cocktails.

    Presidential Cocktails

    Bronx Cocktail recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Here's a look at just a few of the reported favorite cocktails of past US Presidents:

    President Harry Truman: the Old Fashioned (try this Rosemary Citrus Old Fashioned)

    President John F. Kennedy: Daquiris and Bloody Marys

    President Franklin D. Roosevelt: Martinis

    President John Adams: Hard Cider (try the Marionberry Cider Crush)

    Even President Warren Harding, who served during Prohibition, was known to hide a bottle of whiskey in his golf bag and take a few sips before teeing off. He would undoubtedly approve of my Apple Whiskey Ginger Sour cocktail recipe.

    Finally, President Taft: an orange concoction that he liked to have served at breakfast meetings, which became known as the Bronx Martini Cocktail.

    The Bronx Martini Cocktail

    Bronx Martini with bottle of Tanqueray

    So of course, for this President's Day, I had to make the Bronx Cocktail. I spent my 20s enjoying cocktail lunch meetings and essentially what Taft did was serve his version of brunch mimosas at his morning meetings. They say if you can dream it, do it, so goon on ya' President Taft!

    Here's a big Mixology Monday cheers to the Presidents who have served our country. I raise my glass to anyone who is brave and strong enough to even attempt to win that position, and I don't blame them one iota for enjoying a few cocktails at the end of their crazy days (which, I imagine, never really have a true end or beginning...).

    Bronx Cocktail recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Bronx Cocktail recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    The Bronx Martini Cocktail

    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    Total Time: 5 minutes mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    This sweet gin and orange cocktail is
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 184kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 2 oz gin
    • 1 oz orange juice
    • ½ oz dry vermouth
    • ½ oz sweet vermouth
    • 2-3 drops orange or grapefruit bitters
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    Instructions

    • Shake with ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange or lemon twist.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

    Bronx Cocktail recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Have you ever tried the Bronx Cocktail or something similar? Which President do you align with in terms of cocktail policy preference? 

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      1. Aisha | Jhalli Diva says

        December 05, 2016 at 3:04 am

        Love the color and sounds good for current holiday season! x

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      2. Catherine says

        February 16, 2016 at 6:20 pm

        For some reason I'm shocked that JFK loved daiquiris! They seem like such an un-serious drink.

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          February 17, 2016 at 12:56 am

          Right? I was too!

      3. Matt @ Plating Pixels says

        February 16, 2016 at 3:32 pm

        Gin martinis is one of my favorite drinks. This looks like a fun variation on that!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          February 17, 2016 at 1:03 am

          It is definitely like a citrus gin martini. I think you'd enjoy it!

      4. Rhiannon says

        February 16, 2016 at 2:00 pm

        You've got some great (and forgotten) recipes here. Passing this along to my favorite bartender ;)

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      5. Jenni says

        February 16, 2016 at 12:51 am

        I hadn't heard of this cocktail, but I'd totally buy a book of presidential cocktails if you ever wanted to write one! Love the photos & colors too!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          February 16, 2016 at 3:01 am

          Ahh I'll add that book to the list of books I have mentally planned, Jenni! ;) That would actually be a really fun book to research... and of course, to do the tasting research too! Thanks so much!

      6. Julie @ Texan New Yorker says

        February 15, 2016 at 10:32 pm

        Pinned! Love this post, I love learning about classic cocktails that have somehow escaped my awareness. This looks wonderful!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          February 16, 2016 at 3:00 am

          Thanks so much for pinning, Julie!

      7. Kati says

        February 15, 2016 at 8:53 pm

        Wow, this looks delish! I love the color of it too. Def need to try this!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          February 16, 2016 at 2:58 am

          It is a bright, fun color, isn't it? Hope you try it and love it, Kati! Thanks for stopping by!

      8. Denay DeGuzman says

        February 15, 2016 at 8:08 pm

        I love this recipe and LOVE these fabulous photos! I stopped straight in my tracks and posted the top image to Pinterest! Quality blog posts like yours are what rock my day. Thank you so much for sharing your cocktail expertise with this delicious-looking Bronx Cocktail. :-)

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          February 16, 2016 at 2:57 am

          Oh thank you so much, Denay! I appreciate the pin and the kind words! Cheers :)

      9. Heather with WELLFITandFED says

        February 15, 2016 at 7:58 pm

        You had me at grapefruit bitters! I love that bitters are making a big come back. We are heading to a craft cocktail place in Chicago called AVIARY soon and I hope they have some really fun recipes like this. :-)

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      10. Caitlin + Dani says

        February 15, 2016 at 7:14 pm

        It's 5 o'clock somewhere right?! Can't wait to try this.

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          February 16, 2016 at 2:55 am

          Exactly! ;) Cheers!

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