Purgatory a la Française

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Photographed in an Urban Bar Nick & Nora

Ingredients:
1 1⁄2 oz Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac
1⁄3 oz Yellow Chartreuse (or génépy liqueur)
2⁄3 oz Punt E Mes vermouth amaro
1⁄6 oz Torabhaig Peated Single Malt Whisky
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Nick & Nora glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 5/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10
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Review:

This Islay smoke-influenced drink makes for a great nightcap.

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History:

Adapted from a recipe created circa 2010 by Arthur Combe at Curio Parlour bar in Paris, France.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.6 standard drinks
  • 27.36% alc./vol. (27.36° proof)
  • 21.9 grams of pure alcohol

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G. M. Genovese’s Avatar G. M. Genovese
17th June 2022 at 15:09
Used Alessio Chinato and Laphroaig 10... interesting dynamics and contrast; haven't tasted anything quite similar... Curiously, the Chartreuse is background player here?... Naturally, a rather herbal-forward flavor, with a rich, dark grape foundation... Gonna have to explore (even) more peat and herbal combos. (17 Jun 2022, 11:09a)
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David Brockley’s Avatar David Brockley
6th December 2021 at 17:35
Hmm, the 15th edition gives a wildly different spec for this drink. 30ml, 22.5, 22.5, 22.5, which gives a vastly different (stronger and inferior!) drink.
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Emma King’s Avatar Emma King
28th June 2021 at 02:02
First of all, this cocktail is AMAZING. Second of all, this picture is not correct. The cocktail is the same color as Punt E Mes. Seriously though, amazing cocktail. Also, I found one other reference to this cocktail and it was credited to Arthur Combe fyi
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
28th June 2021 at 07:12
It's an old image and needs replacing. Sadly, our quest to update photography was slowed by pandemic. I've added Arthur's name - credit where credit is due.
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