Garnish:
Grapefruit zest twist
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Rutte Dry Gin |
| 1/3 fl oz | Bénédictine D.O.M. |
| 1/3 fl oz | Giffard Abricot du Roussillon liqueur |
| 1/2 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1/3 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°brix) |
| 2 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
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Review:
As the name suggests, the Silk Road harnesses the exotic herbs and spices found in the gin and Bénédictine to deliver a harmonious, flavoursome drink with a silky delivery.
History:
Adapted from a drink created in 2012 by Tim Sparrow at Barrio North, London, England.
Nutrition:
One serving of Silk Road contains 189 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 23.25% alc./vol. (46.5° proof)
- 21.1 grams of pure alcohol
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