A1 Cocktail

Serve in a Martini glass...
1½	fl oz	Rutte Dry Gin
1	fl oz	Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge
¼	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lemon juice
⅙	fl oz	Giffard Grenadine Syrup

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Orange zest twist

Comment:

The richness of Grand Marnier balances lemon juice in this classic gin-led drink. A dash of grenadine provides the pink hue.

About:

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:

There are approximately 175 calories in one serving of A1 Cocktail.

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