No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Midnight
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 2 fl oz | Blended Scotch whisky |
| 2/3 fl oz | Yellow Chartreuse (or génépy liqueur) |
| 2 dash | Orange Bitters by Angostura |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Nick & Nora glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
Method
Garnish
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Midnight contains 203 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.8 standard drinks
- 32.01% alc./vol. (64.02° proof)
- 25.9 grams of pure alcohol
History
Adapted from a recipe in Dominique Migliorero's 1925 book L'Art du Shaker.
Midnight Cocktail
Dominique Migliorero, L'Art du Shaker, 1925
2 traits d'orange Bitter, 2/3 Whisky, 1/3 Chartreuse jaune.
Review
Lovers of Scotch whisky and Chartreuse should only consider this spirit-forward, herbal cocktail. (It's more approachable when served in an old-fashioned glass over ice.)
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Comments & Discussion
I used Whyte & MacKay blended Scotch which I tend to use for cocktails.
I tried both up and on the rocks and preferred up, though I shook a bit longer than usual
The Orange bitters elevate it…I used The Bitter Truth.
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