Homestead Cocktail

I thought Smooth Ambler Stillhouse Collection barrel aged gin would be a nice gin to use in the Homestead Cocktail. This drink is basically like a Martinez, with gin and a large portion of sweet vermouth. I thought that the aged gin was a good move in terms of flavor and also because of the pioneer-style of distilling that Smooth Ambler represents in this rare bottling of American gin.

• 2 oz. gin (Smooth Ambler barrel aged gin used)
• 1 oz. sweet vermouth (Cocchi de Torino used)
• orange slice

Combine liquid ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the orange slice.