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Repose' 1912

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (21)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄3 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
1⁄4 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix
1⁄6 fl oz Balsamic vinegar of Modena
2 drop Chocolate bitters
2 drop Grapefruit bitters
Top up with Brut champagne/sparkling wine

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Garnish: Grapefruit zest twist

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Method:

STIR first 5 ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass. Top with sparkling wine.

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Repose' 1912 contains 121 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 0.9 standard drinks
  • 23.98% alc./vol. (47.96° proof)
  • 12.6 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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

History

Adapted from a recipe created in 2015 by Simone Ditadi at Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Birmingham, England.

Review

Cognac with sharp balsamic notes and hints of chocolate, enlivened with champagne.

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Comments & Discussion

Robert Holen
I had to cheat a little and substitute the bitters with Angostura cocoa and orange. Turned out surprisingly good.
score: 1
Avery Garnett
Tried it for the weirdness, stayed for the deliciousness.
score: 4
William Smith
I had leftover sparkling wine and so set out to make this. Opened the pantry and no balsamic vinegar! Undaunted, I used Chinkiang black vinegar, which has a similar flavor profile. Gave it more of an earthy note, but still interesting.
score: 0

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$0.15 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 100 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


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