Great, fresh smoky and rich cocktail. We cannot get Kümmel liqueur here in Denmark, so I used 7,5 ml Lysholm Linie Aquavit instead and upped the agave syrup to 15 ml. And used a few extra basil leaves. It turned out absolutely excellent. Love this cocktail.
My wife challenges me when I find a new cocktail that needs a new spirit. I made this w/ Aquavit, it was the first time I made a cocktail w/ Chartreuse my wife also liked... Loved it!
Bill, you are absolutely right. Works well with a (rich) aquavit instead of kümmel liqueur - and a bit extra agave syrup to compensate for the lack of sweetness in the aquavit.
Do go for Mezcal Dante, when you have aquavit but no kümmel liqueur.
This week I try some 5 star + and this is another great cocktail! I served it in a Nick and Nora which fitted very well. Personally I would reduce the agave syrup, but my guest were perfectly fine.
Just made this tonight. It’s so complex and sophisticated, really enjoyed it. The kümmel was not overbearing, as it often can be, and married beautifully in the background with the other ingredients. Will definitely make this again.
Just made this cocktail tonight having recieved the email….omg it ticks all “my” boxes…herbaceous and gorgeous…marriage made in heaven. I had a homemade Carraway syrup in the fridge waiting for inspiration …