Redwood Heights

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Photographed in an Urban Bar Alto Coupe 18cl

Ingredients:
3 dash La Fée Parisienne absinthe
2 oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
1 oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
1⁄2 oz Cynar or other carciofo amaro
1 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
  3. RINSE chilled glass with absinthe and discard excess.
  4. STIR other ingredients with ice.
  5. STRAIN into absinthe-rinsed glass.
  6. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 8/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10
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Review:

A gin-laced, freshening herbal alternative to a late-night Sweet Manhattan.

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Variant:

The O. G.
Cin Cyn

History:

Created in 2019 by David Blumberg, a fellow Discerning Drinker. Named after his home, the Redwood Heights district of Oakland, California.

Nutrition:

One serving of Redwood Heights contains 206 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.8 standard drinks
  • 24.25% alc./vol. (24.25° proof)
  • 25.8 grams of pure alcohol

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Justin Aniello’s Avatar Justin Aniello
30th May at 21:12
Gin plus sweet vermouth plus amaro is always a winning combination and this is no exception. The gin and vermouth bring up the front with the cynar and pastis rounding out the back, lovely.
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peterme’s Avatar peterme
14th May at 00:41
As other folks state, it's better as it warms up. But it's surprising how the vermouth and Cynar kind of obliterate the gin flavor.
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David Blumberg’s Avatar David Blumberg
18th May at 02:35
Try it with a more flavorful gin like Nolets. Maybe you’ll find that more appealing!
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Stephen C’s Avatar Stephen C
20th April at 02:48
Flavors very muted for me. Dull.
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Jeffrey Moore’s Avatar Jeffrey Moore
27th March at 22:09
Looked like a Little Italy Riff & I love the Little Italy. Therefore, I was all in. However, even though I used a Torino Vermouth, as well as having sweetness from the Cynar, this was a very dry cocktail for me. I ended up adding some Gran Marnier & imo, liked it much better.
I think an Old Tom Gin would work better in this drink. Ransom Old Tom would be my recommendation
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
16th March at 12:32
Ran out of vermouth Di Torino so did a slightly ‘inside out’ version with 30 Cardamaro, 20 Campari. Wondered whether the absinthe and orange bitters might be over-egging the pudding, but they worked really well!
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
21st March at 14:06
Remade to spec, including fresh bottle of Cocchi VdT. Used several sprays for glass prep instead of dashes. Incredibly aromatic cocktail - fresh navel Orange helped - and wonderful depth and richness of flavour. Five stars indeed!
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Calvin Grant’s Avatar Calvin Grant
13th March at 03:02
Wasn't sure at first sip (sometimes the chill seems to supress certain flavors) but this one just got better and better as it warmed up. Bravo Mr. Blumberg ! ☆☆☆☆☆♡
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
21st March at 14:08
Yes, agreed re the warming up! Tho I did feel there was a balance point, as the bitter flavours slightly started to overpower the botanicals and aromatics. Great cocktail tho.
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Simon Sedgley’s Avatar Simon Sedgley
9th March at 04:01
Great balance and lovely muted subtlety. My daughter loves a wet Martini but is not keen on a Manhattan...I might offer her one of these; it may change her mind.
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David Blumberg’s Avatar David Blumberg
9th March at 03:15
Just made one myself with Nolets gin, Carpano Antica Formula and Grande Absente absinthe. Also worth a try! Really appreciate the feedback!
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Lou Anselm’s Avatar Lou Anselm
8th March at 01:44
Oh Yeh !! I'm liking this one !!

I'm using a personal favorite gin: Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz. And Punt e Mes instead of the noted vermouth (which I do not have).

This cocktail is now on my "make again and again" list !!
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Andy Parnell-Hopkinson’s Avatar Andy Parnell-Hopkinson
7th March at 20:21
All the right ingredients but the whole is less than the sum of its parts.
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