Spitfire

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (7 ratings)

Serve in a Martini glass

Ingredients:
2 oz Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac
12 oz Sauvignon blanc wine
1 oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
12 oz Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup)
12 oz Egg white (pasteurised) or Aquafaba (chickpea water) or 3 dashes Fee Brothers Fee Foam cocktail foamer
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Martini glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Review:

A brandy sour with a splash of dry white wine.

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History:

Created in 2006 by Tony Conigliaro at Shochu Lounge, London, England.

Nutrition:

One serving of Spitfire contains 207 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 14.05% alc./vol. (14.05° proof)
  • 19 grams of pure alcohol

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27th January 2024 at 19:41
Add crème de pêche
John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
9th May 2023 at 00:21
This was a nice cocktail. Did find a strange aftertaste which I feel comes from the wine. Almost felt that there should be another ingredient which was left out. Have to think on this one.