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Christmas Pudding & Custard Cocktail
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Advocaat liqueur (chilled) |
| 1 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Lustau Jarana Fino Sherry (chilled) |
| 1 fl oz | Lustau San Emilio Pedro Ximénez Sherry (chilled) |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Coupe glass
Method
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- SHAKE first 3 ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- POUR Pedro Ximenez sherry into second smaller glass to be served on the side.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Christmas Pudding & Custard Cocktail contains 233 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 16.6% alc./vol. (33.2° proof)
- 21.4 grams of pure alcohol
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Advocaat liqueur — Eggs
- Fino sherry, Pedro Ximénez sherry — Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
History
A Christmas cocktail created in October 2011 by yours truly at the Cabinet Room, London, England.
Review
As the name suggests, this drink combines flavours reminiscent of alcoholic custard with Pedro Ximenez sherry resembling liquid Christmas pudding.
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Comments & Discussion
I was in heaven 🙂
A liquid dessert. This is perfect for after xmas dinner when you only have room for liquids.
I loved it. I couldn't stop alternating sips of each glass. Such a brilliant use of all the flavours.
Definitely at the top of my Christmas cocktail list.
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