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Tremblement de Terre (Earthquake)
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Tremblement de Terre (Earthquake)
Photographed in a Speakeasy Nick & Nora 4.75oz
| 1 2⁄3 oz | Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac |
| 8 dash | La Fée Parisienne absinthe |
| 1⁄6 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 2⁄3 oz | Chilled water reduce if wet ice |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Nick & Nora glass.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Absinthe adds a liquorice note to this spirit-forward cognac-based cocktail.
History:
Originally equal parts cognac and absinthe, this cocktail is said to have been served at parties by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901, the French Post-Impressionist.
Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book puts an English spin on "The Earthquake Cocktail" with a recipe that specifies "1/3 Gin, 1/3 Whisky, 1/3 Absinthe, Shake well and serve in a cocktail glass." This recipe is followed by a notation to the name, "So-called because if there should happen to be an earthquake on when you are drinking it, it won't matter." Craddock also notes, "This is a Cocktail whose potency is not to be taken toom lightly, or, for that matter, too frequently!"
Nutrition:
One serving of Tremblement de Terre (Earthquake) contains 139 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 22.05% alc./vol. (22.05° proof)
- 17.1 grams of pure alcohol
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If you - like me - love cognac.
This is for you!
Exceptional drink! My wife thought it was the worst.
But she´s no fan of absinthe.