A metropolitan cocktail is a drink that originated in the early days of the cocktail era. It is a simple drink made with gin, dry vermouth, and orange bitters.

The ingredients in a metropolitan cocktail are all important. The gin provides the drink with its flavor and backbone, while the dry vermouth contributes sweetness and a touch of bitterness. The orange bitters give the drink a bright, citrusy flavor that balances out the sweetness of the vermouth.

Metropolitan cocktails are …