King Louis

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (3 ratings)

Serve in a

Collins glass

Photographed in a

Rondo Highball Glass 37cl
Ingredients:
1 1/3 fl oz Monkey Shoulder Fresh Monkey
5/6 fl oz Verjuice
2/3 fl oz Giffard Poire William
1/3 fl oz Difford's Falernum liqueur
1/3 fl oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
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Read about cocktail measures and measuring.

Garnish:

Pear slice

How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass (preferably with a clear ice shard).

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Strength & taste guide:


Review:

Kerry, the creator of this cocktail, describes it as "A juicy wee treat to save you from sizzling over summer, made with a zesty new product from our friends at Monkey Shoulder." The quality of your verjuice will dramatically affect this drink's deliciousness.

History:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2023 by Kerry Burgess of Happiness Forgets in London, England.

Nutrition:

One serving of King Louis contains 204 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 19.5% alc./vol. (39° proof)
  • 20.5 grams of pure alcohol
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