Quelle Vie

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Photographed in an UB Koto Old Fashioned 30cl

Ingredients:
1 2⁄3 oz Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac
1⁄2 oz Kummel liqueur
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Nick & Nora glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 9/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 5/10
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Cocktail of the day:

17th April 2025 is International Kummel Day

Review:

Kümmel's answer to the Stinger. To quote Harry Craddock, "Brandy gives you courage and Kümmel makes you cautious, thus giving you the perfect mixture of bravery and caution, with the bravery predominating."

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History:

Adapted from a recipe in Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book.

QUELLE VIE COCKTAIL.
⅓ Kummel.
⅔ Brandy.
STIR well and strain into cocktail glass.

Brandy gives you courage and kummel makes you cautious, thus giving you the perfect mixture of bravery and caution, with the bravery predominating."

Harry Craddock, The Savoy Cocktail Book, 1930
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Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 31.13% alc./vol. (31.13° proof)
  • 20.2 grams of pure alcohol

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Dave D.’s Avatar Dave D.
25th November 2024 at 01:45
Very good blend. Used Kitka Kümmel. First time on this drink….smooth!
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