The Oxford Comma is a modern cocktail that was created by Jeremy Oertel at Dram in New York City, New York. The inspiration for the recipe came from the Loop Tonic, one of Oertel's favorite shaken tequila drinks. According to The Essential Cocktail Book: A Complete Guide to Modern Drinks by the editors of PUNCH, he aimed to combine many of the flavors of the original, including vermouth, Green Chartreuse, and celery, but in a stirred, citrus-free format. Instead, it uses gin as the base spirit, celery shrub as a substitute for the savory, tart flavors of lime juice and celery bitters, and adds cherry liqueur for balance.
Add gin, maraschino liqueur, dry vermouth, Green Chartreuse, and celery shrub to a mixing glass.
Fill mixing glass with cubed ice.
Using a bar spoon, stir for 30-45 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.
Using a julep strainer, strain into a martini or coupe glass.
Garnish with lemon peel.