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The Stag

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (13)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
1 fl oz Jägermeisteror other German amaro
1⁄3 fl oz Monin Lavender Syrup
5 drop Ginger bitters (optional)

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Nick & Nora glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist and skewered crystallised ginger.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS orange zest twist over cocktail and discard.
  2. Garnish with skewered crystallised ginger.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of The Stag contains 207 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.6 standard drinks
  • 26.36% alc./vol. (52.72° proof)
  • 22.5 grams of pure alcohol

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

History

Created by yours truly in October 2016 at The Cabinet Room, London, after being inspired by the Élysée Treaty cocktail and appreciating how well Jägermeister mixes with brandy.

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Review

Boozy and stirred down. Cognac fortifies and combines harmoniously with the bittersweet herbal and spicy notes of the liqueur. Rich lavender enhances and amplifies these flavours with ginger bitters adding extra zingy spice and toning the blend. Best appreciated as an after-dinner digestif.

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Comments & Discussion

Peter M Premium Member
I'm a bit obsessed with cocktails made with Jagermeister, given it's unfortunate reputation as something that you just do cold shots of... This drink is super flavorful. It came out a tad sweet for me; I'm not sure if the cognac that I used (Camus VSOP Cognac) is to blame and/or the fact that I didn't have ginger bitters... I'm curious if a lavender liqueur, in lieu of the syrup, could create a less sweet version, though...
score: 2
Rob de Santos Premium Member
I used equal proportions of a stronger armangac instead of cognac and the Jagermeister Spice. Overall, very pleased.
score: 1
Peter M Premium Member
Is this worth making without the ginger bitters?
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Yes. The bitters help but aren't essential. I've now marked them as optional above.
score: 1
Simon Sedgley Premium Member
btw Simon, the inclusion of lavender syrup in this recipe prompts me to ask: what is a reasonable shelf-life expectation for non-alcoholic syrups? We use Diffards and store them in a wine fridge at a constant temperature of 12°C, along with anything under 20%abv.
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Commercially made pasteurised syrups can literally last for years, while homemade syrups may only last a 10 days. Be sure to write the date you open syrups on bottle/label with a marker pen, reseal immediately after use and examine your syrups.
score: 2
Simon Sedgley Premium Member
Lovely complexity and balance. Bravo. We went with a star anise pod for the garnish.
score: 2

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