No, the Betty Paige cocktail is not named after the famous pin-up model, Bettie Page – note the different spelling. This drink blends a touch of cherry with the herbal and bitter notes of gin and dry vermouth.
This drink is not as sweet and fruity as it looks. It’s nice to sip along as a slightly sweeter alternative to a martini, or anytime you want something that’s a little fruity, but tart and complex, too.
Recipe
- 1 ounce dry vermouth
- 1 ounce gin
- 1 teaspoon cherry liqueur
- 1 maraschino cherry
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the gin and vermouth, and shake them until cold. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass, and pour in the cherry liqueur. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
