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Saint Sauvant

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (51)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
1⁄2 fl oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
1⁄2 fl oz Cherry (brandy) liqueur
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters

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How to make

Glass

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Prepare

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

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. 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 Saint Sauvant contains 211 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.7 standard drinks
  • 26.28% alc./vol. (52.56° proof)
  • 23.8 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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

History

Adapted from a recipe created by J. E. Clapham of Clapham Cocktails. Originally made with Merlet Soeurs Cerises, this is "A cognac version of the gin-based Copenhagen, without the lemon. Named after the Merlet HQ." The recipe also called for Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino.

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Review

Richly flavoured and brandy-laced. A delicious late-night libation.

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Comments & Discussion

John CARR Premium Member
Reading the merlet sœurs cerises description I can see how it would pair with the cognac. Nonetheless, this is pretty good and basically what it says on the tin. Rich and fruity. I had carpano as the vermouth, subbed in 5ml punt e mes to replicate the spec Cocchi storico, but the real thing would be preferable. Could potentially split it with dry vermouth also, bringing it closer to something like a blackthorn (my favourite!).
score: 2
Mookie Premium Member
I basically made a different drink, used raspberry liqueur instead of cherry heering and doubled up the bitters to counterbalance the sweetness. Really enjoyable
score: 1
Peter M Premium Member
I agree with Difford's review that this one can be pretty "rich", so you'll want to get the dilution right.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
With the limited number in ingredients, use the best quality you can afford. Very spirit forward and spicy. The perfect evening sipper.
score: 1

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