Gloom Chaser (Embury)

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Discerning Drinkers (9 ratings)

Serve in a

Coupe glass

Photographed in a

Waterford Mixology Coupe Clear

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist (or cherry)

How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.

2 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
5/12 fl oz Strucchi Dry Vermouth
1/24 fl oz Grenadine/pomegranate syrup (2:1)
2 dash La Fée Parisienne absinthe
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AKA:

Gloom Raiser

Review:

Grenadine adds a pink-red hue but absinthe ensures this Martini remains dry. Nonetheless, this drink may chase your gloom (blues) away.

History:

Adapted from a recipe David A. Embury's 1948 The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks.

GLOOM CHASER or GLOOM RAISER
Dry Martini with 2 dashes absinthe and 2 dashes grenadine to each drink. Stir. Compare the International. Another version of the Gloom Chaser consists of a Daiquiri with curaçao substituted for the sugar.

David A. Embury, 1948

Sadly, Embury does not give a recipe for "the International" in his book.

Nutrition:

One serving of Gloom Chaser (Embury) contains 164 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.6 standard drinks
  • 29.7% alc./vol. (59.4° proof)
  • 22.1 grams of pure alcohol
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