Damn the weather

Damn the Weather
Cocktail
Type	Cocktail
Base spirit	Gin; Vermouth; orange juice, triple sec;
Served	Straight up: chilled, without ice
Standard garnish	orange slice
Standard drinkware	Cocktail glass
Commonly used ingredients	1.5 oz gin; 0.75 oz sweet vermouth; 0.5 oz orange juice; 0.25 oz triple sec;
Preparation	Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange slice.

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Damn the Weather is a classic cocktail that combines the flavors of gin, sweet vermouth, orange juice, and triple sec. This cocktail is known for its balanced and refreshing taste, making it a popular choice among cocktail enthusiasts.

History[edit | edit source]

The origins of the Damn the Weather cocktail are somewhat obscure, but it is believed to have been created during the Prohibition era in the United States. During this time, bartenders often experimented with various ingredients to mask the harsh flavors of bootlegged spirits. The combination of gin, sweet vermouth, and orange juice provided a pleasant and palatable drink that could be enjoyed despite the poor quality of the alcohol available.

Ingredients[edit | edit source]

The Damn the Weather cocktail is made with the following ingredients:

1.5 oz gin
0.75 oz sweet vermouth
0.5 oz orange juice
0.25 oz triple sec

Preparation[edit | edit source]

To prepare a Damn the Weather cocktail, follow these steps:

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add 1.5 oz of gin, 0.75 oz of sweet vermouth, 0.5 oz of orange juice, and 0.25 oz of triple sec to the shaker.
Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with an orange slice.

Variations[edit | edit source]

There are several variations of the Damn the Weather cocktail that can be made by adjusting the proportions of the ingredients or by adding additional flavors. Some variations include:

Using dry vermouth instead of sweet vermouth for a less sweet version.
Adding a dash of bitters to enhance the complexity of the drink.
Substituting Cointreau for triple sec for a slightly different orange flavor.

Serving[edit | edit source]

The Damn the Weather cocktail is typically served straight in a chilled cocktail glass. It is often garnished with an orange slice to complement the orange juice and triple sec in the drink.