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18th Century

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (20)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1/2 fl oz Batavia Arrack van Oosten
3/4 fl oz Giffard White Crème de Cacao Liqueur
3/4 fl oz Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth
3/4 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare lime slice wheel (ideally dehydrated) for garnish.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with (dehydrated) lime wheel floated on surface.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 6/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 8/10
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of 18th Century contains 235 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.8 standard drinks
  • 20.81% alc./vol. (41.62° proof)
  • 25.1 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.

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History

A riff on the classic 20th Century Cocktail, created in 2008 by Phil Ward at Death & Co., New York City, USA.

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Review

Sweet 'n' sour with the unmistakable funky twang of Batavia arrack.

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Comments & Discussion

trendomexico Premium Member
The spirit of the XVIII century. Was the baroque, in the menu of 'applied architecture' of the Red Door Bar in Paris there was one Baroque made with Rum+Fortified wine+triple sec: it was not the epoque. This 18th century taste like it sound the Purcel's Cold Song, has the same qualities of Churrigeresco architecture: is pure plain 'the spirit of the era' . 16 august I start my new projecto of prepare page by page the Difford's printed guide :d
score: 2
Justine Fehley Premium Member
I thought the crème de cacao would be overpowering here, but it blends very well with the arrack. Reminds me of a Last Word variant with chocolate.
score: 2
Benjamin Talbot
I think this is an error - the recipe in the Death & Co. book lists crème de cacao like other '##th Century' drinks, not apricot liqueur.
score: 3
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Many thanks for bringing to my attention, Benjamin. I've just made Phil's original, and it's delicious. I've amended all above.
score: 1
Calvin Grant Premium Member
Quite liked this. Tasting a hint of spice behind the apricot, perhaps from the vermouth. Balanced and complex but subtle sour.
score: 2

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