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Essence Cocktail Bowl 31cl| 1/12 fl oz | La Fée Parisienne absinthe |
| 3/4 fl oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 3/4 fl oz | Cointreau triple sec liqueur |
| 3/4 fl oz | Elderflower liqueur |
| 3/4 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
- RINSE chilled glass with absinthe (swirl around to coat and discard excess) and set to one side.
- SHAKE other ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into absinthe-rinsed glass.
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Strength & taste guide:
Review:
Elderflower liqueur replaces aromatised wine in this riff on a classic Corpse Reviver No.2. This means the bitter oils from the lemon zest twist are crucial to the balance of this aromatic floral and citrusy cocktail.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2008 by Sam Ross at Milk & Honey in New York City.
Nutrition:
169 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.3 standard drinks
- 19.45% alc./vol. (38.9° proof)
- 18 grams of pure alcohol
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