Gloom Lifter

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Photographed in a Michelangelo Coppa 225ml

Ingredients:
1 1⁄2 oz Irish whiskey
1⁄2 oz Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac
1⁄4 oz Monin Grenadine Syrup
1⁄4 oz Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup)
2⁄3 oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄2 oz Egg white (pasteurised) or Aquafaba (chickpea water) or 3 dashes Fee Brothers Fee Foam cocktail foamer
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon wedge .
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain back into shaker.
  4. DRY SHAKE (without ice).
  5. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Egg white (pasteurised) - Eggs

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 8/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10
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Review:

An Irish whiskey and cognac sour served straight-up.

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History:

Adapted from a recipe in David A. Embury's 1948 The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks.

GLOOM LIFTER
1 part Sugar Syrup
2 parts Lemon Juice
6 parts Irish Whisky
1 Egg White to each 2 drinks
Shake with cracked ice

David A. Embury, The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, 1948

Under the recipe, Embury adds, "Compare the Gloom Chaser and Gloom Raiser."

Nutrition:

One serving of Gloom Lifter contains 192 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 16.04% alc./vol. (16.04° proof)
  • 17.6 grams of pure alcohol

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G. M. Genovese’s Avatar G. M. Genovese
31st October 2024 at 09:13
The recipe above vaguely reminded me of a Scofflaw, but lacking the dynamic bite of rye and vermouth. The drink was ok... I made the quoted Embury recipe after that and that was interesting as I could clearly taste the Irish whiskey (Powers), but it did need a slight boost in lemon and sugar. Set me off on aimless spec journey. If 6:2:1.5 is the sweet spot, let me know.
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Andre Derailleur’s Avatar Andre Derailleur
3rd June 2024 at 08:34
So why is it a variation with cognac from the original recipe? I think I prefer with jus straight Irish whiskey
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
31st October 2023 at 00:26
Delightful. Refreshing and not sweet. Very well balanced. The cognac adds a nice counter balance to the Irish Whiskey.
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Thomas Kanaris’ Avatar Thomas Kanaris
14th April 2021 at 18:45
Interesting and flavorful cocktail. Is there any history for this cocktail?
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
14th April 2021 at 21:06
Not much that I know of but I've added a reference to Embury above. Please let us know if you uncover anything.
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