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Lioness

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Discerning Drinkers (64)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
3⁄4 fl oz Falernum liqueur
3⁄4 fl oz Giffard Crème de Pêche de Vigne liqueur
3⁄4 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an Urban Bar Freddo Coupe Glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lime wedge.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with lime wedge.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Lioness contains 233 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 15.74% alc./vol. (31.47° proof)
  • 19 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Adapted from a recipe created in 1964 by J. "Popo" Galsini, a bartender at the Palms In The Jungle restaurant in Anaheim, California, USA. This recipe courtesy of Jeff "Beachbum" Berry's Total Tiki.

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Comments & Discussion

Larry Havard Premium Member
Wow, I really liked this. Fruity and sweet. Cognac and pear just fit together so well and the falernum really gives complex notes.
score: 1
Smythe Richbourg
Agreed with others - much less sweet with the 2 oz of brandy.
score: 1
Colin R
A surprising, tasty combination of flavors. Lime over lemon seemed questionable but it works nicely. As others have noted, we did find this a tad cloying as written (and using Giffard peach) , but upping the cognac to 2oz restored the balance (to our palate). Enjoy!
score: 2
Ruth Harvey
Perfect for a cheeky mid-week tipple but quite honestly this would be good at any time!
score: 1
Shogi Redbrook Premium Member
With Giffard peach liqueur we found this a very appealing sweetish, fruity aperitivo that gained added depth of flavour from a couple of drops of peach bitters.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
This was exceptional. The Peach liqueur we use is not as sweet as some, so it was perfectly balanced for us (and we do not like sweet cocktails). The taste and unbelievable. Sort of a brandied peach almond tart. Perfect on a warm afternoon before a New Orleans based supper.
score: 3
Matthew Kay
Bit sweet at first but enjoyed it halfway through ,I would have it again just add a splash more lime
score: 1
Chris Brislawn
I had a bit more lime than called for (more like 7/8 oz per drink), which was ok since the liqueurs make it fairly sweet as written. I also upped the cognac closer to 2 oz to counter the sweetness. Nice and peachy. It's the sort of drink, like the Singapore Sling, that doesn't immediately strike one as "tiki" but manages to fit into the genre anyway. Good save, Beachbum!
score: 2
Ignacio Seligra
Surprisingly funky taste! You don't expect a brandy-based cocktail to respond this flavorsome way - at least I didn't. Can't wait to have version of same with Jamaican Rum.
score: 3

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