20th Century

Name: 20th Century
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz London Dry Gin; 3/4 oz Kina Aperitif; 1/2 oz Creme De Cacao; 3/4 oz Lemon Juice

By Crafted Pour

Submitted on: March 19, 2021

Essentials

Citrusy

Said to be created by Charles A. Tuck, Head Bartender at Piccadilly Hotel in London. First published in 1937 in Café Royal Cocktail Book by William J. Tarling. This cocktail from the early 1900s is said to have been named after the 20th Century Limited rail line which ran from New York City to Chicago beginning in 1902. It was advertised as “The Most Famous Train in the World.” It was aimed at upper-class and business travelers, and this drink would have definitely been suitable for the experie...

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz
London Dry Gin

3/4 oz
Kina Aperitif

1/2 oz
Creme De Cacao

3/4 oz
Lemon Juice

Instructions

Garnish

Lemon Peel

Build

Shake & Strain

Glass

Cocktail Coupe

Estimated strength

About 21% ABV (estimate)

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Editor's Note

A rare, sophisticated marriage of gin, citrus, and white cacao. The quinine-forward Kina provides the backbone that keeps this classic from veering into dessert territory.

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12 November 2026

This is such a fantastic classic! It's always a pleasure to see the 20th Century getting the attention it deserves. Do you have a preferred brand of Kina you like to use for this build?