Meridian
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Meridian
Photographed in a Bespoke Nick & Nora
| 1 2⁄3 oz | Akvavit / Aquavit |
| 2⁄3 oz | Rosé/rosato vermouth |
| 1⁄3 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄3 oz | Honey syrup (3 parts honey to 1 water by weight) |
| 3 drop | Orange blossom water / Orange flower water |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Nick & Nora glass.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Rosé/rosato vermouth - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Go easy on the orange blossom water – 3 drips from a pipette is plenty. Strike the right balance and you'll have a delicately floral aquavit sour.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created at The Quality Chop House restaurant in London and shared by Discerning Drinker, David Teager, via a comment on our Great Northern cocktail page.
Nutrition:
One serving of Meridian contains 174 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 19.38% alc./vol. (19.38° proof)
- 17.5 grams of pure alcohol
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- More Spring cocktails
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