abstract:Plymouth Gin is a Protected Geographical Indication that pertains to any gin distilled in Plymouth, England. Today, there is but one brand, Plymouth, which is produced by the Black Friars Distillery.
Likewise, if you look at the first famous bartenders guide, the Savoy Cocktail Book, Plymouthgin is called for in more recipes than any other name brand spirit.
One of the first references to this cocktail was published in New York in 1896 in "Stuart's Fancy Drinks, " which refers to a Marguerite Cocktail a dash of orange bitters, French vermouth and Plymouthgin.