Lorraine (by Joe Gilmore)

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Serve in an Old-fashioned glass

Ingredients:
1 1⁄3 oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
1 oz Strucchi Dry Vermouth
2⁄3 oz Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur
× 1 1 serving
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Garnish: Orange zest twist

How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass (preferably offer a large cube or chunk of block ice).

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

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Medium
Boozy
Strength 8/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10
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Review:

A Wet Martini served on the rocks, sweetened and flavoured with a slug of cognac orange liqueur.

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History:

Created by Joe Gilmore at The American Bar in London's Savoy Hotel to mark Charles de Gaulle's first state visit to Britain in April 1960, as President of the French Republic. The cocktail is named after the Cross of Lorraine, symbol of the Order of Liberation. The original recipe called for 1½ parts gin, 1 part dry vermouth and 1 part Grand Marnier.

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Nutrition:

One serving of Lorraine (by Joe Gilmore) contains 174 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.7 standard drinks
  • 26.14% alc./vol. (26.14° proof)
  • 23.5 grams of pure alcohol

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Miguel Perales’ Avatar Miguel Perales
4th February 2023 at 23:34
Dry and citrusy. Gin is definitely forward. Very nice cocktail.
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David Duncan’s Avatar David Duncan
23rd July 2022 at 08:49
1960, I think. He became President in 1959.
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
23rd July 2022 at 09:47
Thanks, David. I've amended the above accordingly.
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