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Serendipity (by Colin Field)
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Serendipity (by Colin Field)
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 8 fresh | Mint leaves |
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack |
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Apple juice/apple cider (cloudy & unsweetened) |
| 1⁄4 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 2⁄3 oz | Brut champagne/sparkling wine |
Garnish: Mint sprig
How to make:
SHAKE first 4 ingredients with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass. TOP with sparkling wine.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Brut champagne/sparkling wine - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Spirity, minty apple invigorated by a splash of champagne.
History:
Our adaptation of Colin Field's signature drink. Collin first served this drink on 31 December 1994 at Bar Hemingway Bar in the Paris Ritz Hotel for Jean-Louis Constanza. Upon tasting it, Jean-Louis exclaimed, "Serendipity!"
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