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A1 Cocktail
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A1 Cocktail
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 1 oz | Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur |
| 1⁄4 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄6 oz | Monin Grenadine Syrup |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Review:
The richness of Grand Marnier balances lemon juice in this classic gin-led drink. A dash of grenadine provides the pink hue.
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.
Nutrition:
One serving of A1 Cocktail contains 190 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.6 standard drinks
- 25.67% alc./vol. (25.67° proof)
- 22.5 grams of pure alcohol
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