Name: Star
Total time: 3 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 45 ml Calvados apple brandy; 45 ml Rosso/sweet vermouth; 2.5 ml Gomme syrup; 3 dash Creole bitters

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Chris Dimal 12w

A bit disappointed. I don't know if it is because of my Calvados (Chateau de Breuil Fine), but I ended up not getting much of the Peychaud's Bitters.

Tuber Magnatum Premium Member 12w

Tried this a day early (its Cocktail of the Day tomorrow) and am glad I did. An excellent drink. Unfortunately I was out of gomme syrup so used rich simple syrup instead. As a result the mouthfeel was not as full as one would expect, but wouldn't hesitate recommending this regardless. A definite repeat and will do so when I make a fresh batch of gomme syrup. As an aside, I know that some consider an even number of cherries or any garnish for that matter is bad luck, but as I love cherries I took my chances and used as pictured two!

Lea Beckerleg 5y

I want to make a cocktail to celebrate the birthday of Whitney Houston - so I want it to be amped up to create a 'superstar' cocktail - any suggestions for what would work? (As a default I resort to Champagne....)

Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member 5y

If in doubt go classic - a Champagne Cocktail perhaps.

John Hinojos Premium Member 5y

I really like this. Perfect as an aperitif. Followed the instructions to stir until bored and thirsty. It really is critical to the balance.

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1 1/2 fl oz	Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack
1 1/2 fl oz	Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
1/12 fl oz	Gomme syrup
3 dash	Peychaud's or other Creole-style bitters

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