Sunny Disposition Highball
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Sunny Disposition Highball
Serve in a Highball (max 10oz/300ml)
| 1 oz | Patrón Reposado tequila |
| 1⁄2 oz | Luxardo Apricot Albicocca Liqueur |
| 1⁄3 oz | Gentian liqueur (e.g. Suze, Salers etc) |
| 1⁄2 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1 2⁄3 oz | Thomas Henry Bitter Lemon |
Garnish: Lemon slice
How to make:
STIR first 4 ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass. TOP with bitter lemon tonic.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
A bittersweet lemony aperitif cocktail which is also great on a sunny afternoon - indeed anytime you find yourself with a Sunny Disposition.
History:
Adapted from a recipe sent to us by Christine Lavall, France, who in turn credits "an elderly friend who worked in a bar for many years in France."
Information on Highball cocktails, their history and tips on the perfect serve can be found on our page.
Nutrition:
One serving of Sunny Disposition Highball contains 138 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1 standard drinks
- 12.14% alc./vol. (12.14° proof)
- 14.6 grams of pure alcohol
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