Once Upon A Time
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Once Upon A Time
Photographed in a Speakeasy Nick & Nora 4.75oz
| 1 oz | Blanche armagnac |
| 1 oz | Aromatized wine (e.g. Lillet Blanc) |
| 1 oz | Gentian liqueur (e.g. Suze, Salers etc) |
| 0.08 oz | White wine vinegar (Chardonnay) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Nick & Nora glass.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
- THROW all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
A short and lightly bitter aperitif-style cocktail with an attractive golden, almost sunny appearance.
History:
Adapted from a 2019 recipe by Mattia Lombardi, Amsterdam, this cocktail was inspired by the Negroni and the Brandy Alexander, and a mistake he made during his first bar shift while making them. Mattia says, "The white wine vinegar is a dedication to my colleague and friend Cécile Fayn, as it's her favourite ingredient."
Nutrition:
One serving of Once Upon A Time contains 162 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 21.86% alc./vol. (21.86° proof)
- 20.2 grams of pure alcohol
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