English Channel

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (16 ratings)

Serve in a Coupe glass

Ingredients:
34 oz Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur
34 oz Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur
2 oz Earl Grey tea (cold)
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe 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.

Review:

The earl grey tannins balance the spice and orange in the liqueurs to make a harmonious aperitivo.

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History:

Adapted from a drink discovered in 2005 at Bellini, Auckland, New Zealand.

Nutrition:

One serving of English Channel contains 132 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 0.9 standard drinks
  • 12.61% alc./vol. (12.61° proof)
  • 13.2 grams of pure alcohol

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