Christmas Cheer-re

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Discerning Drinkers (16 ratings)

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Waterford Mixology Coupe Clear

Read about cocktail measures and measuring.

How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist and Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and discard.
  6. Garnish with maraschino cherry.

Strength & taste guide:


Review:

Genever provides the yuletide spirit base, sweetened and flavoured by cherry liqueur, with chinato drying and adding wine notes while gin adds freshness and botanical complexity. Maraschino and orange bitters complete this festive tipple.

History:

Created in December 2014 by yours truly and christened by Paloma.

Nutrition:

One serving of Christmas Cheer-re contains 286 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.8 standard drinks
  • 22.07% alc./vol. (44.14° proof)
  • 25 grams of pure alcohol
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