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Eastern Promise
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 2 fl oz | Ketel One Vodka |
| 1/4 fl oz | Luxardo Apricot Albicocca Liqueur |
| 1/2 fl oz | Monin Rose Syrup |
| 1/2 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Coupe glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
Method
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Eastern Promise contains 190 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 19.8% alc./vol. (39.59° proof)
- 20.7 grams of pure alcohol
History
Adapted from a drink discovered in 2004 at Oxo Tower Bar, London, England.
Review
Citrus dominates this drink but the result is floral rather than tart.
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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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Comments & Discussion
Turkish delight in a glass (the posh sort). Delish.
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