Triple 'C'

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Serve in a Martini glass

Ingredients:
1 2⁄3 oz Ketel One Vodka
1⁄2 oz White crème de cacao liqueur
1⁄2 oz Strucchi Dry Vermouth
5⁄6 oz Cranberry juice (sweetened)
4 drop Chocolate bitters
3 drop Saline solution 4:1 (20g sea salt to 80g water)
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Martini glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of chocolate powder rim.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 7/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10
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Review:

A chocolate and cranberry alternatini aperitif, for a after-dinner serve, use bianco rather than dry vermouth.

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AKA: Chocolate Covered Cranberry Martini

History:

Created in 2001 by yours truly and originally called the Chocolate Covered Cranberry Martini - every drink in V-shaped glass was called a 'Martini' in those days.

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Nutrition:

One serving of Triple 'C' contains 182 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 18.49% alc./vol. (18.49° proof)
  • 19.4 grams of pure alcohol

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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
12th July 2024 at 03:38
This came up as a drink of the Day for July 11 which is my birthday. What a perfect after dinner cocktail.
We were concerned about the sweetness so added 8 drops of chocolate bitters and it was within our level of sweetness.
Thank you Simon for another wonderful cocktail.
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
12th July 2024 at 05:35
Happy birthday, John! The addition of chocolate bitters is a great call.
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David Hoyle’s Avatar David Hoyle
24th February 2022 at 18:46
The cranberry and chocolate flavours set each other off in a surprising and appealing way. Simple yet distinctive.
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Astrid Siffer’s Avatar Astrid Siffer
8th February 2021 at 19:12
« Best after dinner ». Yes! It seems like a big dessert with its dark chocolate, but the mix give it an absolute sweetness. A delicious digestif.
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