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Seventh Heaven No.2
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Seventh Heaven No.2
Photographed in an UB Retro Coupe Gold 7.75oz
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 1⁄2 oz | Luxardo Maraschino liqueur |
| 1⁄3 oz | Pink grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄3 oz | Chilled water omit if using wet ice |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of mint sprigs bouquet pegged to rim.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Grapefruit citrus bitterness balances rich floral maraschino liqueur in this delicately balanced gin-based cocktail.
History:
Adapted from a recipe in Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book:
"SEVENTH HEAVEN COCKTAIL. (No.2)
1 Tablespoonful Grapefruit Juice.
¼ Maraschino
¾ Dry Gin.
Stir well and place a sprig of green Mint on top."
Nutrition:
One serving of Seventh Heaven No.2 contains 139 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 21.45% alc./vol. (21.45° proof)
- 17.2 grams of pure alcohol
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