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Eddie Brown
Dry gin and dry aromatised wine enriched with the merest splash of apricot liqueur. (Originally made with Kina Lillet so this drink cocktail benefits from...
John Hinojos
17th June at 04:43
Used the original Craddock recipe and Cocchi Americano Blanc for the Kina. Was a perfect after-dinner or evening sipper cocktail.
19th September 2021 at 19:33
The version of this that I think is best is Julie Reiner's Gin Blossom martini. The use of Apricot Eau-de-vie is so much nicer in this martini-like drink, and in my own testing, I split her use of biano vermouth 50-50 with Cocchi Americano (the Kina Lillet of today, which is in this original recipe...) So somewhere between these two versions I think lies the cocktail you all are looking for. Mine is 2 gin, 1 apricot eau de vie, 1/2 bianco vermouth, 1/2 cocchi, 2 dash orange bitters. Enjoy!
20th September 2021 at 07:59
I hadn't considered Julie's Gin Blossom. I've now added links between these two cocktails. Many thanks. Look forward to trying your spec.
19th September 2021 at 18:19
Huh, yes E5B, regular blanc (Dolin) didn't quite cut it here. Made this first with the Dolin, then with Kina L'Aero D'or (yes, I've learned to use it carefully, but I'm not following my own advice... and, yes, Cocchi Americano seems an obvious sub now). Finally, I tried this with about a 3:2 blend of the Dolin and Kina and it was much more centered and palatable, but arguably still a tiny touch too saccharine... or... perfect? Chime in!
20th September 2021 at 07:47
Agreed. With present products on the market, I think a blend is the way to go. I've added a note above linking to my page on kina-aromatised wines with my preferred blend. Many thanks.
19th September 2021 at 11:51
I think this is one where Kina Lillet would produce a more balanced drink. Perhaps worth trying with Cocchi Americano.