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Gustaf Lewerth’s Avatar Gustaf Lewerth
16th December 2021 at 19:31
This might seem like a weird suggestion, however! Hear me out.
I made a version with Nolie prat, and Citadel gin, and after having forced a few friends to try it. I found, that adding a few,(read 2-3) drops of simple sirup, massively improved the drink. It appears to open up and almost have a floral after taste, somewhat akin to a good Alsace Gewürztraminer
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
17th December 2021 at 09:00
Noilly Prat is particularly dry vermouth so a few drops of sugar syrup sounds like a good idea to add balance. Indeed, your recipe sounds delicious.
Florian Ruf’s Avatar Florian Ruf
27th September 2021 at 19:36
Thanks for the reply Simon. The question mark was a mistype, it should be an exclamation! (This time I got it)
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
27th September 2021 at 21:39
Tis indeed a tasty cocktail! Just been making it again and have tweaked the recipe to be a tad closer to the original equal parts recipe. I've also omitted orange bitters but the lemon zest twist becomes crucial to the balance and aromatics.
Florian Ruf’s Avatar Florian Ruf
27th September 2021 at 16:34
Great cocktail? For my taste a tiny little bit too much Noilly Prat. Next time I will try reducing it to 2,25 cl.
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
27th September 2021 at 17:34
I made it with Martini Extra Dry which is not quite as assertive as Noilly Prat. Dolin or Chmberry would also work well.
Tom W’s Avatar Tom W
13th June 2021 at 20:46
A good use for that dusty bottle of Benedictine - especially welcome on a sunny day.
John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
11th June 2021 at 23:46
Outstanding. Great flavours and balance. Very, very good in the afternoon or as an aperitif. Slight hints of orange and honey.
30th November 2020 at 14:43
Used Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin and the barrel-aged orange bitters from Fee Brothers. I guess, I bit overdid the bitters ... Yet, pretty nice drink - I could sip it for hours if it stayed cold enough.
Geoff B.’s Avatar Geoff B.
22nd November 2020 at 05:46
When looking for something more than than just a wet martini, this is a crisp and clean cocktail with honey and lemon notes delivers!
David M.’s Avatar David M.
22nd November 2020 at 05:43
Lovely. Wet martini with a hint of sweeand herbs from the Benedictine. The lemon twist is essential and wonderful.
Patrick Moore’s Avatar Patrick Moore
11th September 2020 at 00:33
Very nice. I actually had the exact brand ingredients.
Steve Anderson’s Avatar Steve Anderson
2nd September 2020 at 22:14
I needed to up the amounts by a third (1.5 ounces of gin) to make a decent serving.
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
5th September 2020 at 22:17
Volume better suits a Nick & Nora glass rather than a coupe. I'll reshoot ASAP. Thanks for bringing to my attention.
7th August 2020 at 17:05
martini with hints of an older age. Great with a tie.
Emiel Donckels’ Avatar Emiel Donckels
26th March 2020 at 16:18
quite lovely, but stir long enough; you want this one to be ice cold