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Keyser Söze
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Keyser Söze
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 3⁄4 oz | Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac |
| 3⁄4 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 3⁄4 oz | Gentian liqueur (e.g. Suze, Salers etc) |
| 3⁄4 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄2 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.
- STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Gin and cognac sit surprisingly well together as base ingredients with gentian and citrus freshness.
AKA: Kaiser Suze
History:
Keyser Söze is a fictional character and the main protagonist in the 1995 film The Usual Suspects, while Suze, spelt with a 'u', is the bittersweet gentian flavoured liqueur and main protagonist in this cocktail.
Nutrition:
One serving of Keyser Söze contains 192 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 15.95% alc./vol. (15.95° proof)
- 16.7 grams of pure alcohol
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