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Manzanita
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Manzanita
Photographed in an Urban Bar Plain Retro Coupette 15cl
| 1 1⁄3 oz | Lustau Manzanilla Papirusa Sherry |
| 1 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 2⁄3 oz | Giffard Poire William liqueur |
| 1⁄4 oz | Apple/cider eau-de-vie |
| 1⁄4 oz | Monin Almond (Orgeat) Syrup |
| 3 drop | Saline solution 4:1 (20g sea salt to 80g water) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of dehydrated apple slice.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into chilled glass.
- Garnish with dehydrated apple slice floated on cocktail.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Manzanilla sherry - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
- Orgeat (almond) sugar syrup (2:1) - Nuts
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Orchard fruit fortified with gin and aromatised with sherry and almond.
History:
Created by yours truly in May 2025.
Nutrition:
One serving of Manzanita contains 190 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 19.75% alc./vol. (19.75° proof)
- 20.8 grams of pure alcohol
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