L'esprit de l'escalier
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L'esprit de l'escalier
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 1 oz | Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac |
| 2⁄3 oz | Absinthe vermouth |
| 1⁄3 oz | Poire William eau-de-vie |
| 1⁄6 oz | Giffard Banane du Brésil liqueur |
| 3 dash | Orange Bitters by Angostura |
Garnish: Lemon zest twist
How to make:
STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass (or in place of ice use cold over frozen river stones to chill to avoid dilution from ice).
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Absinthe vermouth - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Review:
"The spirit of the staircase" is short and boozy. Cognac flavours shine with hints of absinthe, pear and banana.
History:
Created in 2015 by Thomas Egerton at Eau de Vie, England. The literal English translation of this drinks name, 'the spirit of the staircase', doesn't have quite the same ring to it.
Nutrition:
One serving of L'esprit de l'escalier contains 142 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 25.57% alc./vol. (25.57° proof)
- 16.9 grams of pure alcohol
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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