No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Once Upon A Time
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 1 fl oz | Blanche armagnac |
| 1 fl oz | Aromatized wine (e.g. Lillet Blanc) |
| 1 fl oz | Gentian liqueur Gentian liqueur (e.g. Suze, Avèze, Salers) |
| 1/12 fl oz | White wine vinegar (Chardonnay) |
How to make
Glass
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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 Once Upon A Time contains 162 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.3 standard drinks
- 21.86% alc./vol. (43.72° proof)
- 18.3 grams of pure alcohol
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."
Review
A short and lightly bitter aperitif-style cocktail with an attractive golden, almost sunny appearance.
A rye whiskey and maple syrup sour served short and straight-up. You'd perhaps have expected this cocktail to be more drawn out.
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I originally used pisco to augment the cognac/brandy, but pineapple rum sits more harmoniously with the other ingredients. A splash of fizz is an...
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Rich, flavoursome honey replaces sugar syrup in this delicious Daiquiri. The fuller your honey, the more flavoursome your rum should be.
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A cocktail that dates from the early 20th century, when it was made without egg white and served straight-up. However, this more contemporary...
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Fruity, yet spirit-forward. Looking at the ingredients, this cocktail should be very sweet. It is rich, but it is surprising how the dilution from...
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