Persephone
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Persephone
Photographed in a Retro Coupe
| 1 oz | Applejack brandy |
| 3⁄4 oz | Strucchi Rosso Vermouth |
| 1⁄2 oz | Hayman's Sloe Gin |
| 1⁄2 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄4 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist (optional).
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Rosso/rouge/sweet vermouth (di Torino) - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Apple brandy and sloe gin sit brilliantly with rosso vermouth in this sour.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2008 by David Slape at PDT in New York City, USA. In ancient Greek mythology, Persephone was the goddess queen of the underworld, wife of the god Haides (Hades).
Nutrition:
One serving of Persephone contains 170 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.1 standard drinks
- 17.06% alc./vol. (17.06° proof)
- 15.4 grams of pure alcohol
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