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Cloud 9

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (17)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Blanco tequila
3/4 fl oz Aromatized wine (e.g. Lillet Blanc)
1/2 fl oz Gentian liqueur Gentian liqueur (e.g. Suze, Avèze, Salers)

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

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

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 8/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 8/10

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Cloud 9 contains 189 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.7 standard drinks
  • 24.98% alc./vol. (49.97° proof)
  • 24.4 grams of pure alcohol
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History

Adapted from a recipe created by Jeremy Oertel at Mayahuel in Manhattan, New York City.

Review

A trio of flavours (tequila, aromatised wine and gentian liqueur) come together in a bitter and dry aperitif.

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Comments & Discussion

G. M. Genovese Premium Member
Cocchi Americano all the way. But maybe just with Salers. Cimarron Blanco was the base.
score: 1