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Charentes
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
| 2/3 fl oz | Pineau des Charentes rouge |
| 1/3 fl oz | Kummel liqueur |
| 2/3 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1/6 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Coupe glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare raspberries for garnish.
Method
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish
- Garnish with raspberries.
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Charentes contains 165 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 16.03% alc./vol. (32.07° proof)
- 17.2 grams of pure alcohol
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Pineau des Charentes rouge — Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
History
Created in 2015 by Tiarnan O'Gara at MASH, London, England.
Review
Kummel's caraway flavours heavily influence this unusual cognac-based cocktail with Pineau des Charentes and lemon juice.
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