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Douglas Fairbanks

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Discerning Drinkers (42)
Douglas Fairbanks image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.)
1 1⁄2 fl oz Luxardo Apricot Albicocca Liqueur
3⁄4 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄2 fl oz Egg white (pasteurised) or 3 dash Fee Brothers Fee Foam cocktail foamer
3 drop Saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or pinch of salt

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain back into shaker.
  2. DRY SHAKE (without ice).
  3. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

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

Flavour Profile

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

Nutrition:

One serving of Douglas Fairbanks contains 209 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 2 standard drinks
  • 20.75% alc./vol. (41.5° proof)
  • 28.4 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Egg white (pasteurised) — Eggs

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

History

Adapted from a recipe in Sloppy Joe's Cocktail Manual Season 1931 - 32. Named after the American actor Douglas Elton Fairbanks Sr. (1883 - 1939), famous for his swashbuckling roles in silent films. He married actress and film producer Mary Pickford in 1920 (who also has a cocktail named after her) and the couple soon became "Hollywood royalty" with Fairbanks being called "The King of Hollywood."

DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS
1 Part of Rye Whiskey.
1 Part of Apricot Brandy.
The juice of a Lemon
1 White of an Egg.
Shake with cracked ice and serve in a tall glass.

Sloppy Joe's Cocktail Manual, 1932

Review

Potent, sour, fruity, and surprisingly tasty.

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Comments & Discussion

Guy Daniels Premium Member
In the words of my sister in law, that was lush. I did dial back the apricot a tadge, and next time i will try Juniper Lately’s idea of salt flakes.
score: 1
Juniper Lately
Very more-ish. I sprinkled a pinch of Maldon salt flakes on the top … mmmmm
score: 1
Egg McKenzie
the version i made was with gin and lime juice. very pleasant. rye sounds more interesting though!
score: 0
John Hinojos Premium Member
Delightful. Light with a hint of fruit. Did find it a bit sweeter than I was expecting. Would adjust the Rye (up) or the Apricot (down).
score: 2
Peter M Premium Member
Essentially a Rye whiskey sour with apricot Liqueur instead of sugar syrup? Nice variation if you want something a little more complex than a standard whiskey sour. The apricot is subtle. The saline solution is an interesting touch; I definitely get a bit of saltiness on the back-end that cuts the citrus/sour short.
score: 2
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Egg McKenzie
ffs griffin!
score: 0
maya foster
Super good, just as described!
score: 1

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