Royal Gingersnap
| 1 whole | Maraschino cherry (from jar in syrup) |
| 2 fl oz | Canadian blended whisky |
| 1 barspoon | Orange marmalade |
| 1/4 fl oz | Ginger liqueur |
| 1/2 fl oz | Orange juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 2 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- RIM glass with cinnamon and sugar (moisten the outside edge with sugar syrup and dip into cinnamon powder).
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
Method
- MUDDLE the cherry in base of shaker.
- Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
Garnish
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Health & Nutrition
Alcohol content:
We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:
- 20.5 grams of pure alcohol
History
Created by Dale DeGroff, this recipe is adapted from his 2008 book The Essential Cocktail.
Review
Riff on an Old-Fashioned.
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