Toronto (cocktail)

Toronto (cocktail)

The Toronto is a classic cocktail that originated in Canada. It is a sophisticated blend of Canadian whisky, Fernet-Branca, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters. The drink is typically garnished with a twist of orange peel.

History

The Toronto cocktail is believed to have been created in the early 20th century, during the Prohibition era in the United States. Canadian whisky was readily available during this time, and the cocktail is thought to have been named in honor of the city of Toronto, where much of the whisky was produced.

Ingredients

The Toronto cocktail is made with the following ingredients:

• 2 oz Canadian whisky
• 1/4 oz Fernet-Branca
• 1/4 oz simple syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Orange peel for garnish

Preparation

To prepare the Toronto cocktail, the whisky, Fernet-Branca, simple syrup, and bitters are combined in a mixing glass with ice. The mixture is then stirred until well chilled. The cocktail is strained into a chilled cocktail glass and garnished with the orange peel.

Variations

There are several variations of the Toronto cocktail. Some recipes call for the addition of other ingredients, such as maple syrup instead of simple syrup, or a different type of bitters. Other variations may use a different type of whisky, such as rye whisky or bourbon.

See also

• List of cocktails
• Canadian whisky
• Fernet-Branca
• Angostura bitters