How to Make a 20th Century (by Maria Escobia)

Maria Escobia of Penrose picks the 20th Century as one of her go-to cocktails because of its beautiful balance of flavours, the floral notes from the gin, the bright citrus from the lemon juice, and the rich depth of cacao. "I personally like to substitute the Lillet blanc with bianco vermouth for a slightly different twist," she says.

Ingredients:

Gin - 20ml

Lemon juice - 15ml

Bianco Vermouth - 10ml

Cacao Liqueur - 25ml

Method:

Add the ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled for about 15 seconds. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a lemon twist.

Created in 1937 by a British bartender named CA Tuck, the cocktail was named after the luxurious train that once ran from New York to Chicago, a symbol of modern elegance that perfectly represents the spirit of the 20th Century cocktail.