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Gina

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (55)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 2⁄3 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
2⁄3 fl oz Crème de cassis liqueur
1⁄2 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
2 1⁄2 fl oz Thomas Henry Soda Water

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Garnish: Seasonal berries

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Sling glass

Method:

POUR all ingredients into chilled glass, add ice and briefly stir.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Gina contains 169 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 12.1% alc./vol. (24.21° proof)
  • 19.4 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

Review

The lemon and blackcurrant mask the character of the gin.

AKA: Cassis Collins

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Comments & Discussion

Paul houston
"Agreed; amended accordingly"wow; you don't see that on bonnapp or liquor.com! This isn't just the best list of cocktails in the world it is also the most dynamic community effort; steered by hands as experienced and steady as Lord Nelson himself.
score: 8
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
I'm very happy to be steered by this growing community and much appreciate all the feedback. And indeed your kind words. Thanks!
score: 3
Francisco Martel
Don't shake it, make it straight into de glass with the cassis first, 100% better
score: 2
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Agreed, I've amended accordingly.
score: 1
Sonja Böge
Very refreshing. Could use a little more sweetness
score: 2
Tilo Klein
Add Cassis Syrup in bar-spoon-amounts to adjust.
score: 2

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