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20th Century

With Desserts, 20th Century has enough citrus, chocolate and floral to hold its place beside food. It carries a broad, weighty texture and feels firm and warming. Compared with Gin Toddy, it leans fuller in body. The citrus character remains noticeable into the finish rather than disappearing after the first sip. The index points toward Desserts or Soft cheese at the table; Gin Toddy is the nearest place to continue exploring.

CitrusChocolateFloral
APPROX. ABV
22%
STRENGTH
4/5
DRINKABILITY
4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4
Bitterness0
Sourness4
Strength4
Body4
Drinkability4
Fruity2
Herbal4
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Gin

20 ml Modifier

20 ml Citrus or vermouth

Method
Shake with ice and strain.
Glass
Coupe or Old Fashioned
Garnish
Citrus twist or wheel
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Desserts
02Soft cheese

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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Cocktail basicsHow to choose a cocktail when the menu tells you almost nothing→Cocktail basicsCocktail families, made useful rather than complicated→TasteSweet, sour, bitter and strong are not the same question→

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