The Libertine
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Kaffir lime flavoured vodka |
| 3/4 fl oz | Green Chartreuse (or alternative herbal liqueur) |
| 3/4 fl oz | Elderflower liqueur |
| 1/2 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1 fl oz | Thomas Henry Ginger Beer |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lime wedge..
Method
- SHAKE first 4 ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
- TOP with ginger beer and briefly stir.
Garnish
- Garnish with lime wedge.
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of The Libertine contains 258 calories
Alcohol content:
- 2 standard drinks
- 19% alc./vol. (37.99° proof)
- 27.5 grams of pure alcohol
History
Created in 2008 by Joe Parrilli at Bacar, San Francisco, USA.
Review
Huge flavours delicately combine in this surprisingly approachable drink.
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Fruity, yet spirit-forward. Looking at the ingredients, this cocktail should be very sweet. It is rich, but it is surprising how the dilution from...
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