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Tropic Thunder
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Tropic Thunder
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 3⁄4 oz | Giffard Crème de Pêche de Vigne liqueur |
| 1⁄2 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1 oz | Pineapple juice |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of dust with freshly ground black pepper.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Gin, peach, lemon juice and pineapple juice may not seem the most obvious combination but it's a combo that works.
History:
Created by Sean Henry at Epernay Champagne Bar, Leeds, England and to quote Sean is "named Tropic Thunder as it aptly describes what to expect on the palate."
Nutrition:
One serving of Tropic Thunder contains 176 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 14.47% alc./vol. (14.47° proof)
- 16.3 grams of pure alcohol
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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