The Palace of Versailles

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (5 ratings)

Serve in a

Coupe glass
Ingredients:
3 fresh Basil leaves
1 1/2 fl oz Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac
1/2 fl oz Giffard Crème de Mûre liqueur
2/3 fl oz Sauvignon blanc wine
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Garnish:

Blackberry & basil leaf

How to make:

SLAP basil to express oils. STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.

Allergens:


Recipe contains the following allergens:

Review:

Rich blackberry flavours are balanced by white wine acidity with cognac providing the base spirit and flavours. Very faint basil notes add complexity.

History:

Adapted from a 2015 recipe by Jake Goldstein at The Plotting Parlour, Brighton, England.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 22.44% alc./vol. (44.88° proof)
  • 18 grams of pure alcohol
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