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Londoner (Wood's recipe)
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Londoner (Wood's recipe)
Photographed in a Waterford Mixology Coupe Clear
| 2 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 1⁄2 oz | Giffard Crème de Mûre liqueur |
| 2⁄3 oz | Pink grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄4 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄6 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS flamed orange zest twist over cocktail, then use as garnish.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Rich blackberry fruit liqueur balanced by pink grapefruit and lime juice, with gin fortifying and adding complexity. The flavour is reminiscent of a Bramble served straight-up.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created by Joe Wood, Cocktail Stars, England and brought to our attention by Gary "gaz" Regan.
Nutrition:
One serving of Londoner (Wood's recipe) contains 197 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 18.55% alc./vol. (18.55° proof)
- 19.9 grams of pure alcohol
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