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Eddie Brown

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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 2⁄3 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
5⁄6 fl oz Aromatized wine (e.g. Lillet Blanc)
1⁄6 fl oz Luxardo Apricot Albicocca Liqueur

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

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

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 25.93% alc./vol. (51.87° proof)
  • 20.8 grams of pure alcohol

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

History

Adapted from a recipe created in Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book.

EDDIE BROWN COCKTAIL.
2 Dashes Apricot Brandy.
1/3 Glass Kina Lillet.
2/3 Glass Dry Gin.
Shake well and strain into cocktail glass. Squeeze lemon peel on top.

Harry Craddock, 1930


Review

Dry gin and dry aromatised wine enriched with the merest splash of apricot liqueur. (Originally made with Kina Lillet so this drink cocktail benefits from being made with a blend of kina-aromatised-wines.)

Variations/similar cocktails

Julie Reiner's Gin Blossom

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Comments & Discussion

John Hinojos Premium Member
Used the original Craddock recipe and Cocchi Americano Blanc for the Kina. Was a perfect after-dinner or evening sipper cocktail.
score: 1
Two Hands, One Drink
The version of this that I think is best is Julie Reiner's Gin Blossom martini. The use of Apricot Eau-de-vie is so much nicer in this martini-like drink, and in my own testing, I split her use of biano vermouth 50-50 with Cocchi Americano (the Kina Lillet of today, which is in this original recipe...) So somewhere between these two versions I think lies the cocktail you all are looking for. Mine is 2 gin, 1 apricot eau de vie, 1/2 bianco vermouth, 1/2 cocchi, 2 dash orange bitters. Enjoy!
score: 2
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
I hadn't considered Julie's Gin Blossom. I've now added links between these two cocktails. Many thanks. Look forward to trying your spec.
score: 1
G. M. Genovese Premium Member
Huh, yes E5B, regular blanc (Dolin) didn't quite cut it here. Made this first with the Dolin, then with Kina L'Aero D'or (yes, I've learned to use it carefully, but I'm not following my own advice... and, yes, Cocchi Americano seems an obvious sub now). Finally, I tried this with about a 3:2 blend of the Dolin and Kina and it was much more centered and palatable, but arguably still a tiny touch too saccharine... or... perfect? Chime in!
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Agreed. With present products on the market, I think a blend is the way to go. I've added a note above linking to my page on kina-aromatised wines with my preferred blend. Many thanks.
score: 0
Eduar5 Bellini
I think this is one where Kina Lillet would produce a more balanced drink. Perhaps worth trying with Cocchi Americano.
score: 2

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