Name: Byrrh Special
Total time: 2 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 45 ml Red quinquina e.g. Dubonnet, Byrrh; 45 ml Old Tom gin

Ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ fl oz

Dubonnet, Byrrh etc. rouge light quinquina

1 ¹⁄₂ fl oz

Hayman's Old Tom Gin

How to make

Glassware

Prepare

Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.

Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.

Method

STIR ingredients with ice.

STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

1.4 standard drinks
22.13% alc./vol. (44.25° proof)
20 grams of pure alcohol

Comments & Discussion

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Stephen Broughall Premium Member 38w

My Byrrh was bit aged so I did add a small dose of Luxardo, which seemed to perfect the cocktail. A wonderful winter drink. A few dashes of orange bitters also helps.

Dave D. Premium Member 1y

I’d agree. It is sweet but I like tasting the Byrrh…which I don’t use too much…but I’m always drawn to the old classics or lesser known oldies!!! I used Hayman’s

John CARR Premium Member 1y

I think this what I had hoped Dubonnet and gin would be like - maybe with modern Dubonnet ain’t being what she used to be. I found this on the sweet side for my palate and next time would split the gin between Old Tom and London dry. Having some more summery blasts here, which could also be influencing… i served on the rock with a dash of Soda water. Last of the summer wine, anyone? All up, a natural pairing of ingredients and a great drink.

Matt Premium Member 1y

A great cocktail - distantly related to a sweet martini - the ratios and the ingredients make this a sweeter and fruitier cocktail. Very delicious martini.

Andrew Lane 4y

Delicious! Old Tom is a perfect companion for the Byrrh. Halfway through, I couldn't help but try mixing with Maraschino, lemon juice, and orange bitters. Will definitely be experimenting with this.