No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Knight
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 2 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Ferrand Dry Curaçao liqueur |
| 1/2 fl oz | Green Chartreuse (or alternative herbal liqueur) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
How to make
Glass
Photographed in a Retro Coupe
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- No garnish to prepare.
Method
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish
- Serve naked, without garnish.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Knight contains 238 calories
Alcohol content:
- 2.2 standard drinks
- 26.79% alc./vol. (53.57° proof)
- 30.2 grams of pure alcohol
History
A classic, which originally appeared in David A. Embury's 1948 The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, kindly brought to my attention and rejuvenated by Jason E. Clapham of St. Edward's MCR at Oxford, England.
KNIGHT
David A. Embury, The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, 1948
1 part Cointreau & Chartreuse half & half
2 parts Lemon Juice
8 parts Brandy
Shake with cracked ice.
Review
As Jason Clapham, the discerning drinker who brought this cocktail to my attention, says, "it's a Champs-Élysées crossed with Sidecar. What could go wrong?"
If you'd like to cut the above 90ml (3oz) of booze down to Nick & Nora size, then use:
40ml (1⅓oz) Cognac
10 (⅓oz) Orange curaçao
10 (⅓oz) Green Chartreuse
10 (⅓oz) Lemon juice
Variations/similar cocktails
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Gallery
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