Lorraine (by Joe Gilmore)

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (14 ratings)

Serve in an

Old-fashioned glass
Ingredients:
1 1/3 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
1 fl oz Strucchi Dry Vermouth
2/3 fl oz Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur
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Read about cocktail measures and measuring.

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:


Review:

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

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.

Nutrition:

One serving of Lorraine (by Joe Gilmore) contains 167 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.7 standard drinks
  • 26.14% alc./vol. (52.28° proof)
  • 23.5 grams of pure alcohol
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