The Good, The Bad and the Ugni
| 1 1⁄3 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
| 1⁄2 fl oz | Canadian icewine |
| 1 fl oz | Pink grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄3 fl oz | Green Chartreuse (or alternative herbal liqueur) |
Garnish: Grapefruit zest twist
How to make
Glassware
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
Method:
SHAKE first 3 ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass (preferably block of ice). Lastly, FLOAT Chartreuse.
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of The Good, The Bad and the Ugni contains 180 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.3 standard drinks
- 18.03% alc./vol. (36.07° proof)
- 18.4 grams of pure alcohol
History
Adapted from a recipe created in 2015 by Alex Mills at Lab 22 in Cardiff, Wales. Alex's original recipe calls for Martell Cordon Bleu.
Review
Perhaps it's the holier-than-thou Chartreuse that is playing the part of the bad guy in this tasty drink. The cognac (made with Ugni Blanc grapes) play the strong, characterful part.
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