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Jeez Louise

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (108)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1/3 fl oz Amaro (e.g. Averna)
2/3 fl oz Cointreau L'Unique triple sec liqueur
5/12 fl oz Cynar or other carciofo amaro
2/3 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1 2/3 fl oz Thomas Henry Soda Water

How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Koto Collins 35cl

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange slice wheel.

Method

  1. SHAKE first 4 ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
  3. TOP with soda.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with orange slice wheel.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 4/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Jeez Louise contains 198 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.2 standard drinks
  • 11.18% alc./vol. (22.36° proof)
  • 17.1 grams of pure alcohol
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History

Adapted from a recipe created in 2020 by Chris McMillian at Revel Cafe & Bar in New Orleans, USA.

Review

Bittersweet with zesty citrus and subtle carbonation lifting and enlivening deeper rooty and herbal notes.

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Comments & Discussion

Cheddar Cheese
I think I'll stick to the Italian Buck over this — even a light ginger beer elevates this substantially (in my opinion).
score: 1
Justin Aniello
With half the lime this is perfection, nice lighter drink while still having some character. Averna and cynar are a great combination.
score: 1
Calvin Grant Premium Member
Increased the first four ingredients x 1.5 then added 50ml soda over ice in a 16oz glass...it was exceptional...couldn't set it down!
score: 2
John CARR Premium Member
Sounds like a great serving idea. Will def beat in mind!
score: 2
John CARR Premium Member
Highly drinkable on a warm summer’s evening. A bit like Coke, but so much better.
score: 2
Paul Holdsworth Premium Member
I really enjoyed this. It starts a shade underwhelming - I do love cocktails that have a flavour profile, from soda-dominant at the top, progressing to the more concentrated flavours of key ingredients as the drink progresses. By the end great complexity and interest develops - primarily interest in having another one!
I used Combier triple sec (and very nice it is too).
score: 3
Calvin Grant Premium Member
Indeed. Combier is really good here. I used two thirds of the called for soda and it was still fizzy enough. Definitely interested in having another!
score: 2
Avery Garnett
Lots of citrus notes, lots of amari notes that seem to change around between the bitter cola of averna and the vegetal nature of cynar. A lovely highball.
score: 3
MARK FERGUSON
Is it close to 2.2 Standard drinks - rather than 0.8 ?
score: 0
Andre Mermelstein
Perfect for the Brazilian summer. Excellent balance between sweet, bitter, and acidic. A refreshing cocktail, goes well with snacks, salads, cheese, sandwiches, cold cuts, barbecue... Anything, actually.
score: 5