April Fool
| 3 fl oz | Chilled water/mineral water |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Martini glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist and skewered green olive.
Method
Garnish
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and discard.
- Garnish with skewered olive.
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of April Fool contains 0 calories
Alcohol content:
- 0 standard drinks
- 0% alc./vol. (0° proof)
- 0 grams of pure alcohol
Review
To quote Karen Fick, one of the Discerning Drinkers on hand when this 'cocktail' was created, "you can't beat a glass of water". Hence we have foolishly scored this drink 5+ out-of-five.
Cocktail of the day:
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