L'esprit de l'escalier
| 1 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
| 2⁄3 fl oz | Absinthe vermouth |
| 1⁄3 fl oz | Poire William eau-de-vie |
| 1⁄6 fl oz | Giffard Banane du Brésil liqueur |
| 3 dash | Orange Bitters by Angostura |
Garnish: Lemon zest twist
How to make
Glassware
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
Method:
STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass (or in place of ice use cold over frozen river stones to chill to avoid dilution from ice).
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of L'esprit de l'escalier contains 142 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 25.57% alc./vol. (51.14° proof)
- 16.9 grams of pure alcohol
History
Created in 2015 by Thomas Egerton at Eau de Vie, England. The literal English translation of this drinks name, 'the spirit of the staircase', doesn't have quite the same ring to it.
Review
"The spirit of the staircase" is short and boozy. Cognac flavours shine with hints of absinthe, pear and banana.
Makes a minimum of 128 cocktails.
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