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Fandango

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (36)
Fandango image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
3⁄4 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
3⁄4 fl oz Ketel One Vodka
3⁄4 fl oz Yellow Chartreuse (or gĂ©nĂ©py liqueur)
1⁄4 fl oz Chilled water/mineral water (omit if using wet ice)

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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 mint leaf or sprig.

Method

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

Garnish

  1. Garnish with mint leaf or mint sprig pegged to rim.

Flavour Profile

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

Nutrition:

One serving of Fandango contains 179 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.6 standard drinks
  • 29.34% alc./vol. (58.68° proof)
  • 22 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 in a book published in Paris in 1929 titled Cocktails de Paris Presentés Par RIP which credits Georges Robineau from California who won the Honorary Cup at the Professional Bartenders' Championship held in Paris on 2nd February 1929 with this cocktail.

FANDANGO
1/3 Izarra jaune
1/3 Gordon's dry gin
1/3 Wodka
Georges Robineau, du California.
Coupe d'honneur au Championnat des Barmen professionnels disputé à Paris le 2 février 1929

Cocktails de Paris, 1929

Review

A heady mix of gin, vodka and the distinctive herbal flavour of Chartreuse.

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Comments & Discussion

Tim Cull
The mint garnish makes a big difference. I even squeezed the leaves a bit into the drink and it was fantastic
score: 1
Calvin Grant Premium Member
Liked this with Dolin Génépy, Stoli, and Tanqueray export strength. Fuller flavor as it lost it's chill. Not too sweet.
score: 1
Tuber Magnatum Premium Member
Tried this tonight and this is a delicious cocktail. As per Tapan Patel's suggestion of adding a little lemon, I added only a few drops and can attest that this really brightens the drink. For those curious as to who "RIP" the author of Cocktails de Paris was, it was the nom de plume of Georges Gabriel Thenon, a singer and author of revues from the early 20th century. The book was illustrated by Paul Colin, one of France's great poster artists. (Another great cocktail from that book, is the "Cocktail de Paris": https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/35044/cocktail-de-paris )
score: 1
Tuna Cubed
This was exactly what I was looking for. Herbaceous, a touch of spice, a bit of sweet.
score: 1
Tapan Patel
Add a small cap full of lemon or yuzu juice to brighten the drink!
score: 2
Tuber Magnatum Premium Member
Brilliant suggestion; tried as per recipe and after a few sips squeezed a few drops of lemon juice into my glass just to compare. Even that small amount brightens the drink and cuts down a bit on what some might find a bit of cloying cocktail from the Yellow Chartreuse.
score: 1
Peter Barth
herbal, gin - sublime. Love it.
score: 2
John Hinojos Premium Member
What a wonderful mixture of herbal and slightly sweet. A slight taste of anise.
score: 2

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