History & Heritage
“Created by the bar team at OAK at Fourteenth in Boulder, Colorado, around 2010, the 47 Degrees North emerged from a desire to create a more approachable version of the classic Alaska cocktail. The innovation was adding a small amount of blanc vermouth to soften the often-assertive combination of gin and Yellow Chartreuse, creating a more balanced and modern interpretation.”
Ingredients
Quality ingredients make all the difference. Each component plays a crucial role.
Preferably Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin
2 oz
0.8 oz
Preferably Dolin Vermouth de Chambéry Blanc
0.3 oz
Preferably Regans' Orange Bitters No. 6
1 dash
Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Chill a Nick & Nora or coupe glass thoroughly in freezer
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass
Fill mixing glass two-thirds full with high-quality ice
Stir with bar spoon for 20-25 seconds until perfectly chilled
Strain into the chilled glass
Garnish with an orange twist, expressing oils over drink
Glassware
Served up in a chilled Nick & Nora or coupe glass
Garnish
Wide orange peel, oils expressed over drink
Flavor Journey
Every great cocktail tells a story through its flavors. Here's the sensory experience you can expect.
Sweet
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Sour
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Bitter
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Strong
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Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Use Monkey 47 gin for the most authentic flavor profile
The blanc vermouth must be fresh—store refrigerated after opening
Stir, don't shake—maintain the silky texture
Express the orange oils over the drink for essential aromatics
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