Garnish:
Orange zest twist
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Gin |
| 1 fl oz | Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur |
| 1/4 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1/6 fl oz | Grenadine/pomegranate syrup |
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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
- 26.34% alc./vol. (52.68° proof)
- 23.1 grams of pure alcohol
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