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Tuber Magnatum’s Avatar Tuber Magnatum
10th August at 23:40
Excellent cocktail, light and refreshing and I am generally not a huge fan of cocktails with OJ. I think the lemon tames the orange sweet notes by adding some added acidity. I have had a couple times now (If memory serves me correctly, last time was a year ago when it was also cocktail of the day!) The only thing I might comment on is that this benefits from a quality Grenadine and I think homemade is the way to go. Also, I have to say I'm not keen on the sugar rim and suggest that maybe for first time drinkers consider just sugaring half the rim so to have both options available to try.
Florian Ruf’s Avatar Florian Ruf
4th June at 13:39
I am no fan of de Kuypers Grenadine because IMHO it is in every aspect much to artificial. But this cocktail gets a real "red" lion if one uses this 😏.
John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
3rd January at 11:19
Used a local pomegranate liqueur 5ml, no sugar, otherwise to spec. Perfect sweet-sour balance with fresh citrus initially dominant, then added warmth and depth from the Grand Marnier. Very enjoyable and slipped down very easily!
Louise Allen’s Avatar Louise Allen
10th August 2024 at 19:09
Nice and fruity, really quite refreshing. I wouldn't say it was a 7 on the boozy scale, more a 6?
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
11th August 2024 at 08:35
Thanks, Louise. Agreed, I've dropped to a 6 on the boozy scale.
Chris Dimal’s Avatar Chris Dimal
14th February 2024 at 15:03
Really nice drink, and the sugar rim is interesting, in that it oscillates the drink's balance. No sugar rim results in a balanced drink on the sour side, but the rim makes it balanced on the sweet side. Everything combines well, and I personally find that all components come through just a bit more with the sugar rim.
Herbert Brant’s Avatar Herbert Brant
3rd September 2023 at 19:00
Just perfect for this hot Sunday afternoon. Flavour explosion in a coupe glass! The lemon juice makes this cocktail sparkle.
Kevin Haynes’ Avatar Kevin Haynes
9th May 2022 at 21:51
Glorious! I used a Cutie mandarin/clementine for the orange juice so left out the simple syrup since they are so sweet. It was perfect.
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5th December 2021 at 17:33
Fab flavours - definitely a favourite of favourites.
John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
3rd September 2021 at 23:56
This is outstanding. You get the wonderful tastes of the juices, the herbal of the gin, and the hint of cognac from the Grand Marnier. Left out the sugar syrup as our oranges were very sweet, but test your orange juice sweetness before you would do this.