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Smokey Joe
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Smokey Joe
Photographed in an Urban Bar 1910 Retro Coupette 15cl
| 2 oz | Akashi-Tai Daiginjo Genshu sake |
| 3⁄4 oz | Sauternes dessert wine chilled |
| 1⁄4 oz | Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac |
| 1⁄6 oz | Torabhaig Peated Single Malt Whisky |
| 2 drop | Saline solution 4:1 (20g sea salt to 80g water) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of dehydrated apple slice.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- Garnish with dehydrated apple slice floated on cocktail.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Sake sweetened with Sauternes and flavoured with cognac and Islay whisky.
History:
Created in August 2008 by yours truly at The Cabinet Room, London, England.
Nutrition:
One serving of Smokey Joe contains 129 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1 standard drinks
- 15.07% alc./vol. (15.07° proof)
- 14.3 grams of pure alcohol
- More Aperitivo/aperitif cocktails
- More Martini-style cocktails
- More Savoury (e.g. Bloody Mary) cocktails
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When i next open a bottle of Château d'Yquem 1945 ill give it a go ......or perhaps a Monbazillac might substitute in a pinch :)