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Purgatory a la Française

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Discerning Drinkers (28)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1/2 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
1/3 fl oz Yellow Chartreuse (or génépy liqueur)
2/3 fl oz Punt E Mes vermouth amaro
1/6 fl oz Peated single malt whisky

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an Urban Bar Nick & Nora

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA 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:

  • 1.6 standard drinks
  • 27.21% alc./vol. (54.43° proof)
  • 21.8 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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

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History

Adapted from a recipe created circa 2010 by Arthur Combe at Curio Parlour bar in Paris, France.

Review

This Islay smoke-influenced drink makes for a great nightcap.

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Comments & Discussion

Dave D. Premium Member
And yes, AMAZING!!! Used Ardbeg Wee Bestie and all other brands listed…but used 15th edition recipe, which the Islay is dominant …maybe why you cut it back a smidge here….and used an old fashioned glass as shown, chilled of course. But you can find every flavor in the drink with four of my top liquors …
score: 1
G. M. Genovese Premium Member
Used Alessio Chinato and Laphroaig 10... interesting dynamics and contrast; haven't tasted anything quite similar... Curiously, the Chartreuse is background player here?... Naturally, a rather herbal-forward flavor, with a rich, dark grape foundation... Gonna have to explore (even) more peat and herbal combos. (17 Jun 2022, 11:09a)
score: 1
David Brockley
Hmm, the 15th edition gives a wildly different spec for this drink. 30ml, 22.5, 22.5, 22.5, which gives a vastly different (stronger and inferior!) drink.
score: 0
Emma King
First of all, this cocktail is AMAZING. Second of all, this picture is not correct. The cocktail is the same color as Punt E Mes. Seriously though, amazing cocktail. Also, I found one other reference to this cocktail and it was credited to Arthur Combe fyi
score: 2
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
It's an old image and needs replacing. Sadly, our quest to update photography was slowed by pandemic. I've added Arthur's name - credit where credit is due.
score: 0

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Makes a minimum of 37 cocktails.
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