Papa George
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Papa George
Photographed in an Urban Bar Plain Retro Coupette 15cl
| 1 oz | Metaxa 12 Stars |
| 3⁄4 oz | Cointreau triple sec liqueur |
| 1⁄2 oz | Blanc quinquina/kina (e.g. Mattei Cap Corse, Bonal or Kina L'Aér |
| 1⁄3 oz | Aromatized wine (e.g. Lillet Blanc) |
| 1⁄2 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Created by yours truly in May 2025. The name Giorgos (Γιώργος), the Greek equivalent of George, along with Papadopoulos (Παπαδόπουλος) as the family name, is one of the most common Greek names. Papadopoulos roughly translates as "son of the priest," reflecting its roots in Greek Orthodox tradition.
History:
A riff on the classic Frank Sullivan cocktail with herbal, citrus, bitter and brandy notes.
Nutrition:
One serving of Papa George contains 157 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.3 standard drinks
- 20.23% alc./vol. (20.23° proof)
- 18.7 grams of pure alcohol
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