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Gin-forward, this pale golden cocktail is delicious as either an aperitivo or digestive. If you don't have a circa 47% alc./vol. citrus-forward gin to...
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
16th October 2025 at 14:41
The choice of gin is the deal make or break here, especially of it’s (relatively) higher proof. I only had Four Pillars navy strength available (as one does) and it slightly overpowered but definitely cut through the richness of the apricot and Cocchi and showed the native finger lime to very good effect. Appealing bitter sweet goodness.
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Mike’s Avatar Mike
23 hours ago
I so appreciate “as one does” in the context. Cheers John!
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
10 hours ago
Thanks for bringing this back to the front of my weary neocortex. I actually have some Tanq 10 in the cupboard this evening so will give this mixture another whirl!
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
18 hours ago
Haha yes I really must speak to my manservant about it. ‘Geoffrey, come here, man!’
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