Ernst Happel

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Serve in a Coupe glass

Ingredients:
1 oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
1 oz Liquore Strega
1⁄2 oz Luxardo Apricot Albicocca Liqueur
1⁄2 oz Kirschwasser (cherry) eau-de-vie
1 oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
2 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of apricot wedge.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Strength & taste guide:

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Strength 7/10
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Sweet to sour 7/10
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Review:

Gin-laced, tangy, herbal, fruity and citrusy.

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History:

Ernst Franz Hermann Happel was a famous Austrian football player and coach, regarded by many as one of the most successful managers of all time.

Nutrition:

One serving of Ernst Happel contains 204 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.9 standard drinks
  • 21.63% alc./vol. (21.63° proof)
  • 26.1 grams of pure alcohol

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Milan Obradovic’s Avatar Milan Obradovic
15th October 2023 at 00:31
I don't know if anyone here is familiar with Ernst Happel, but this sounds like the last thing on earth he would have been having regularly. I'd love to know the story behind the name. It does sound amazing, so I guess I'll have to buy some Kirschwasser now. *sigh*
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Avery Garnett’s Avatar Avery Garnett
5th October 2023 at 18:22
The kirschwasser does a great maraschino interpretation. The Strega, a chartreuse one. This is pretty much an apricot last word and it's damn delicious for it.
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susan tanswell’s Avatar susan tanswell
9th May 2022 at 16:39
Tried using strega before, but results were poor. this one was different. Excellent flavour liked by all the family.
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Calvin Grant’s Avatar Calvin Grant
12th December 2021 at 07:00
Loved the bitter notes from the Kirshwasser amidst all the other wonderful flavors. Finally got the Liquore Strega after not being available for over a year in Seattle. So many cocktails to try now.
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
9th December 2021 at 03:06
This was outstanding. Great for an aperitif. Not too strong, but well balanced.
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Anonymous

22nd September 2020 at 14:37
Nice one!
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