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Spitfire
| 2 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
| 1⁄2 fl oz | Sauvignon Blanc wine |
| 1 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄2 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix |
| 1⁄2 fl oz | Egg white (pasteurised) or 3 dash Fee Brothers Fee Foam cocktail foamer |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Martini glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
Method
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Spitfire contains 207 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 14.13% alc./vol. (28.27° proof)
- 20.5 grams of pure alcohol
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Sauvignon Blanc wine — Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
- Egg white (pasteurised) — Eggs
History
Created in 2006 by Tony Conigliaro at Shochu Lounge, London, England.
Review
A brandy sour with a splash of dry white wine.
Makes a minimum of 50 cocktails.
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