Garnish:
Orange zest twist
How to make:
STIR all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
2 fl oz | Rémy Martin 1738 Cognac |
1/2 fl oz | Mentzendorff Kümmel liqueur |
3/4 fl oz | Chilled water (omit if using wet ice) |
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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."
History:
Adapted from a recipe in Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book. The name is French for 'what a life'.
Nutrition:
One serving of Quelle Vie contains 135 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.8 standard drinks
- 25.81% alc./vol. (51.62° proof)
- 25.2 grams of pure alcohol
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