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Dr Henderson

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (15)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Fernet Branca liqueur
3⁄4 fl oz Giffard Peppermint Pastille crème de menthe

How to make

Glassware

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of mint sprigs.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into glass filled with crushed ice.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with mint sprigs bouquet.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 25.98% alc./vol. (51.97° proof)
  • 17.6 grams of pure alcohol

History

Named after chef Fergus Henderson, who describes it as "a cure for any overindulgence" and says the recipe was one of his father's. The Dr. Henderson is served at all his St. John's Restaurants across London.

Review

Minty amaro thinned and cooled by ice. Looks medicinal, smells medicinal, and tastes a little medicinal. Best prescribed as a digestivo.

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Comments & Discussion

Fletcher Austin
Does what it says on the tin!
score: 1

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Difford’s Shop logo
$2.50 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 8 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


Orders are processed by a licensed Fulproof retailer. The buy now button is added simply for convenience.

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* May not include all ingredients. Price per cocktail is an estimate based on cost of one cocktail with ingredients shown above and does not include shipping.