Rachel

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (12 ratings)

Serve in a Highball (max 10oz/300ml)

Ingredients:
1 13 oz Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac
1 oz Kwai Feh lychee liqueur
23 oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Top up with Thomas Henry Soda Water
16 oz Joseph Cartron Double Crème de Cassis de Bourgogne
× 1 1 serving
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Garnish: Lemon zest twist

How to make:

SHAKE first 3 ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass. TOP with soda water and drizzle crème de cassis on surface of drink

Review:

Subtle lychee notes shine through this long refreshing cocktail with cognac, lemon and a drizzle of crème de cassis.

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History:

Created in 2015 by Schwarz Hiltraut, France using Martell V.S.O.P. cognac, this cocktail is named after Jean Martell's wife.

Nutrition:

One serving of Rachel contains 136 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.2 standard drinks
  • 17.76% alc./vol. (17.76° proof)
  • 16.9 grams of pure alcohol

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Ignacy Szczupal’s Avatar Ignacy Szczupal
18th September 2022 at 20:44
Stay with 1 cl of water Max no mater the size of your highball or you’re going to loose the flavours.