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Stratosphere

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (21)
Stratosphere image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1⁄4 fl oz Rothman & Winter Crème de Violette Liqueur
Top up with Brut champagne/sparkling wine

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Garnish: Lemon zest twist (discarded) & two cloves

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Flute glass

Method:

POUR liqueur into glass and TOP with champagne.

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Stratosphere contains 20 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 0.1 standard drinks
  • 18.18% alc./vol. (36.36° proof)
  • 1.2 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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

History

Recipe adapted from The Stork Club Bar Book published 1946 in which Lucius Beebe writes, "Leo Spitzel, captain, asserts that a Stratosphere Cocktail will do wonders for you."

Review

A sophisticated Kir Royal.

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Comments & Discussion

Peter Shaw Premium Member
The guests have gone; there’s champagne open; what shall I make? THIS!!!
score: 0
John Hinojos Premium Member
Found this a bit floral tasting, but was expecting that with the Creme de Violette. Added 1/4 oz of Grand Marnier and it tamed the floral nature a bit. Great from brunch.
score: 2
JACQUELINE KIRK
There is another cocktail I enjoy, though it can be a little sweet, that brings together crème de violette and Grand Marnier/Cointreau. The Water Lily is 3/4 oz of each: gin, violette, Grand Marnier, lemon juice. I usually reduce the Grand Marnier some as well as the violette as it tastes too much like candy if I don't :) Cheers!
score: 1

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$0.60 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 100 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


Orders are processed by a licensed Fulproof retailer. The buy now button is added simply for convenience.

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* May not include all ingredients. Price per cocktail is an estimate based on cost of one cocktail with ingredients shown above and does not include shipping.

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