Topgallant

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Serve in a Coupe glass

Ingredients:
1 2⁄3 oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
1 oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
0.04 oz Liquore Strega
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

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

Reminiscent of a Martinez.

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History:

Adapted from a recipe created by Jason E. Clapham at the St. Edward's MCR at Oxford, England. A topgallant is the sail immediately above the topsail(s) on a square-rigged boat. Originally made with Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino rosso vermouth.

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Nutrition:

One serving of Topgallant contains 159 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 25.14% alc./vol. (25.14° proof)
  • 20.5 grams of pure alcohol

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Calvin Grant’s Avatar Calvin Grant
8th June at 03:14
Excellent with Cocchi Storico and Beefeater!
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
29th July 2024 at 12:13
Really shows up the quality/characteristics of the ingredients, so choose carefully!
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
24th July 2024 at 13:03
Agree with eduard, the tiny measure of Strega is just right. My first taste of the famous liqueur.
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Eduar5 Bellini’s Avatar Eduar5 Bellini
14th October 2021 at 16:54
Just made this. Wonderful! I thought the tiny amount of Strega was a typo at first but no, just a hint is perfect.
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