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The Blind Side

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (14)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
8 fresh Mint leaves
1 fl oz Reposado tequila (100% agave)
1 fl oz Americano bianco
1 fl oz Gentian liqueur Gentian liqueur (e.g. Suze, Avèze, Salers)

How to make

Glassware

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon wedge.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Garnish

  1. Gently squeeze lemon wedge over drink and drop in.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 8/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 10/10

Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:

  • 18.1 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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History

Adapted from a recipe created in 2016 by Riccardo Aletta (AKA 'Ricky D Wing') at Holy Birds in London, England.

Review

Fresh and refreshing – a minty gentian apéritif.

Variations/similar cocktails

White Negroni

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Comments & Discussion

Calvin Grant Premium Member
This one's a keeper. Can't wait to try it with a reposado. Used Olmeca Altos Plata and it was excellent. Subtle mint and lemon were balanced amidst the predominant Cocchi/Suze flavors. Will muddle the mint next time as Matt Excell suggests.
score: 0
Matt Excell
Tried this tonight. I think it's pretty clear this is a White Negroni riff, so I used contemporary White Negroni ratio: 45ml Repo-30ml Americano-22.5ml Suze

This worked quite well. Personally feel mint could do with some light muddling (flavour didn't come through for me just stirring). I decided to add a small, slapped, bunch mint to garnish and that was very pleasing.

Finally, inspired by Dried Meadow Flower cocktail, I tried stirring in heavy barspoon St Germain. Works so well with Suze
score: 2
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Sounds delicious! And good call re White Negroni - I've added a link under variant above.
score: 1
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Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Riccardo's original recipe doesn't call for muddling. The act of stirring with good ice is enough to bruise the mint and impart its flavour.
score: 1
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You have the option to remove the comment yourself. Many thanks for your feedback.
score: 1
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$4.48 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 12.5 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


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