POET'S DREAM - Two Ways, which would you prefer?

Evolution of the Poet's Dream (3 recipes below...) The Poet's Dream was originally featured in the Old Waldorf Astoria Bar Book (1935) as an equal parts cocktail without the addition of bitters. It was then adapted to a format that more closely resembles a classic martini recipe and featured in the Cafe Royal Cocktail Book (1937). Lastly, my preferred recipe, was included in the Esquire Handbook a decade or so later and is a lower ABV drink - hero-ing the Benedictine and it's sweet, honeyed, herbal notes. SIGN UP TO MY WEEKLY EMAILS: https://stevethebartender.com.au/newsletter Queen Elizabeth (Benedictine, Vermouth & Lime Juice): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMW8vwax7hU OLD WALDORF ASTORIA BAR BOOK (1935 - ORIGINAL) - 22.5ml Gin (0.75 oz) - 22.5ml Dry Vermouth (0.75 oz) - 22.5ml Benedictine Liqueur (0.75 oz) CAFE ROYAL COCKTAIL BOOK (1937) - 60ml Gin (2 oz) - 22.5ml Dry Vermouth (0.75 oz) - 7.5ml Benedictine Liqueur (0.25 oz) - 2 Dashes of Orange Bitters ESQUIRE HANDBOOK (1940s) - 30ml Gin (1 oz) - 30ml Dry Vermouth (1 oz) - 15ml Benedictine Liqueur (0.5 oz) - 2 Dashes of Orange Bitters METHOD 1. Combine the ingredients into your mixing glass 2. Stir with ice for 20-30 seconds 3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass 4. Garnish with a twist of lemon Music by Chillhop Music: https://chillhop.com https://chillhop.bandcamp.com/track/pair