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Socialite

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (15)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2/3 fl oz Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur
2/3 fl oz Vanilla flavoured vodka
2/3 fl oz Pallini Limoncello liqueur
2/3 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1/3 fl oz Monin Vanilla Syrup

How to make

Glassware

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into glass filled with crushed ice.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 7/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Socialite contains 141 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.2 standard drinks
  • 17.32% alc./vol. (34.64° proof)
  • 16.7 grams of pure alcohol
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History

Adapted from a recipe discovered in 2001 at Lab Bar in Soho, London, England.

Review

Rich citrus with lashings of vanilla.

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Comments & Discussion

Leslie Premium Member Commenter Appreciated Commenter
We found it a bit too candy like as written but liked the direction. We then added more vodka (15ml/drink) and that got it to a place where you could still perceive the sweetness and the vanilla but took it away from being too much like a lollipop.
1
alonehighway
I don't have Grand Marnier orange liqueur. Can I use Cointreau? Or is it too different?
1
Sandip Gohil Commenter Appreciated Commenter
Hmm. A very interesting cocktail, a lot of punchy flavours, the orange and lemon comes out very strong and the double vanilla gives it a weird gelato in Bologna feel. I like it

The bar this was invented at is now Swift, which isn't a bad transition at all
3
Frédéric Boulais Premium Member Commenter Appreciated Commenter
A great introduction to limoncello cocktails. It's a sweet cocktail, not very complex but still a nice cocktail for a hot day.
1
Edwin Aviles Commenter Appreciated Commenter
Lacking the volume and flavor of a cream, it's reminiscent of a creamsicle.
1
Angela Knox Commenter Appreciated Commenter
Perfect balance of sweet and sour
1