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A1 Cocktail
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 1 fl oz | Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur |
| 1/4 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1/6 fl oz | Monin Grenadine Syrup |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Coupe glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
Method
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of A1 Cocktail contains 190 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.7 standard drinks
- 25.67% alc./vol. (51.34° proof)
- 24.1 grams of pure alcohol
History
In W.J. Tarling's 1937 Café Royal Cocktail Book this cocktail is accompanied by the notation, "Invented by Albert". The recipe stated is 1 dash lemon juice, 1/3 Grand Marnier, 2/3 Dry Gin, Dash Grenadine.
Review
The richness of Grand Marnier balances lemon juice in this classic gin-led drink. A dash of grenadine provides the pink hue.
Makes a minimum of 12.5 cocktails.
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