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Tart, dry and lightly bitter, but with just enough underlying sweetness to stroke the palate and make another sip so very desirable – a complex, bittersweet...
Huh. Tried this with Gunpowder and it was kind of terrible. All my fave ingredients but something was off? Elderflower absolutely overpowered, and as much as I adore Campari I think Aperol may be a better amaro to use. Using Gunpowder is on me, lovely flavor but didn’t match at all. French Gimlet, YES. This? Nope.
I made this with Drumshanbo Gunpowder gin and a generous pour of St. Germain, and found it very, very enjoyable. A good mix of gin botanicals, bitter background, and a sweet floral finish. I will definitely revisit this one.
I don't often have fresh pink grapefruit available, so I'm using a grapefruit liqueur and Topo Chico to make something light and refreshing as a Gin and Tonic but different.
A very nice cocktail. Grapefruit forward with the St Germain providing a nice finish. (This is weird but to me St Germain smells and tastes like mangoes). This was very nice on a hot summer evening and would highly recommend.
Made this cocktail this evening and wondered why I had previously rated it a five star. Found it sweet and intense. Then when reading comments realised the recipe has changed.
I will try it again in future with the 1/4oz elderflower. I think I might then remember why I liked it so much the first time.