How to make don't give up the ship cocktail

This bitter and punchy cocktail could be found in the Crosby Gaige's cocktail guide circa 1945.

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Assemble your tools and spirits, for this you'll need mixing glass(I use 600ml beaker) strainer spoon and measuring device.

Assemble your tools and spirits, for this you'll need mixing glass(I use 600ml beaker) strainer spoon and measuring device.

1 1/2 oz of gin I'm using barrel aged gin that's a little smoother. A beefeater gun would work well too.

1 1/2 oz of gin I'm using barrel aged gin that's a little smoother. A beefeater gun would work well too.

1/2 oz of fernet vallet, you can use the Italian variety too I think the Mexican fernet is more balanced flavor.

1/2 oz of fernet vallet, you can use the Italian variety too I think the Mexican fernet is more balanced flavor.

Measure 1/2 oz sweet vermouth.

Measure 1/2 oz sweet vermouth.

Measure 1/2 oz or cura\u00e7ao

Measure 1/2 oz or curaçao

Pour into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass and garnish with a orange peel.

Pour into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass and garnish with a orange peel.

  • 1/2oz Gin (I'm using an aged version)
  • 1/2oz Fernet vallet (you could use fernet branca too)
  • 1/2oz Sweet vermouth
  • 1/2oz Curaçao
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