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Continental Exchange

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (15)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1/2 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
2/3 fl oz Akashi-Tai Shiraume Ginjo Umeshu
5/6 fl oz Apple juice/apple cider (cloudy & unsweetened)
2/3 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1/2 fl oz Monin Ginger Syrup
1/6 fl oz Honey

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Sling glass

Method

  1. Select and pre-chill a SLING GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of mint sprig & dehydrated apple slice..
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Continental Exchange contains 186 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.2 standard drinks
  • 11.77% alc./vol. (23.53° proof)
  • 16.4 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

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History

Adapted from a recipe created in 2015 by Kieran Grieves at Bamboo Door in Sheffield, England.

Review

Long and refreshing with subtle flavours of apple, lemon, ginger and plum wine combining well with the cognac base.

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Comments & Discussion

I D
As with all recipes including honey, dissolve in the main spirit first, before shaking with ice.
score: 1
J W-S Premium Member
I was missing the apple juice so take my comments with a pinch of salt but... complex. It grew on me.
score: 1
Germ Chang
I was too at first. My original notes were "an interesting flavor, but not that enjoyable. " The apple juice made a massive difference; I think the dryness from unsweetened apple helped to balance the drink.
score: 1

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$0.30 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 50 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


Orders are processed by a licensed Fulproof retailer. The buy now button is added simply for convenience.

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