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Gypsy No. 1

Difford’s Guide
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
3⁄4 fl oz Elderflower liqueur
1⁄4 fl oz Green Chartreuse (or alternative herbal liqueur)
1⁄2 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lime zest twist.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Express lime zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Gypsy No. 1 contains 182 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 22.19% alc./vol. (44.39° proof)
  • 21.4 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Adapted from a recipe created in 2007 by Dominic Venegas at Bourbon & Branch in San Francisco, USA.

More cocktails by Dominic Venegas

Review

Dominic Venegas, this cocktail's creator, describes it as "a little homage to the Last Word cocktail".

Variations/similar cocktails

Gypsy Light
Gypsy Rosolio

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Comments & Discussion

Fionn Wilkinson
had this on the first true spring day we've had this year and it was excellent. i prefer a last word but this is a lighter, more floral take that is still quite tasty.
score: 1
Caspian Berggren Premium Member
It's like a more approachable, spring Last Word. It lacks in complexity compared to the classic but makes up for it by pushing the floral notes in Chartreuse and gin up to 11.
score: 1
Paul King
Had to substitute the green Chartreuse with Italicus, and it works a treat.
score: 2
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
I'll be sure to try. Thanks for sharing, Paul. Gypsy Rosolio perhaps an appropriate name for your new cocktail.
score: 1
Paul King
…or maybe upping the camp factor by calling it a Gypsy Rose Lee? 😆
score: 1
Cassandra Adams Premium Member
We really enjoyed this, maybe even more than the original... Thank you!
score: 2
Florian Ruf Premium Member
Excellent cocktail, I strongly suggest to try also the Gypsy light.
score: 1
Rob Premium Member
This is GREAT!
score: 1
Nik Shenton
Beautiful, especially with the Green Chartreuse, although added 7.5ml simple syrup (as the other half likes 'slightly' sweeter cocktails).
score: 1
Shannon Brown
Perfectly balanced cocktail. 5+ stars.
score: 1
Calvin Grant Premium Member
Absolutly flawless! Not as in your face as The Last Word (which I love) indeed elderflower makes this work. Chartreuse Verte's subtle presence can not be overlooked; it's just enough. S××t if everybody made these instead of the last word, we probably wouldn't have a chartreuse shortage!
score: 2
Tuber Magnatum Premium Member
Tried a second time. Went from a 5 to 5+! Delicious balanced cocktail.
score: 1
Mike Beatty
Nice beverage! I swapped the chartreuse for genepy and I like it a bit more.
score: 1

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