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21st Century (Difford's recipe)
I revisited this cocktail in December 2022 when Jim Meehan made me aware of his, original 21st Century and I changed from Joerg Meyer's 20th Century spec...
John CARR
8th March at 12:39
Profound depth of flavour. A modern classic, although one must have an appreciation for vegetal and savoury flavours, which are very much in evidence here.
24th May 2023 at 03:44
We like Simon's anise-free approach, which hews closer to the 20th Century cocktail, but are confused by the use of BOTH Lillet Blanc and "Kina aromatised wine" (type unspecified). I've gotten very good results using 1.75 oz reposado (blanco tequila would also work), 0.25 oz lemon juice, 0.75 oz creme de cacao, and 0.75 oz either Cocchi Americano Bianco or Luxardo Bitter Bianco, garnished with a lemon twist. I also add 2 dashes Fee Bros. celery bitters. Sweet enough, but complex.
26th April at 14:34
Or a certain Kina L’aero d’Or, perhaps?
12th January 2023 at 22:21
Exceptional! Amazing combination of rich flavors, sour and sweet. I'll be making this one of my signature cocktails.
9th August 2022 at 03:39
What a perfect after dinner drink. Wonderful blends of tastes. Nice hint of cocoa, but not overpowering.
16th April 2022 at 19:09
Very good also with Calle 23 Anejo and Cap Corse Quinquina blanc!
26th July 2021 at 01:56
Made using Anejo Tequila and Lillet - fantastic!
17th January 2021 at 17:21
I went with what I have: Arette Anejo Tequila and Lillet Blanc. This will now become a firm favourite. Smooth, powerful with the cacao coming through in the after taste.
2nd January 2021 at 20:18
Perfectly balanced and sophisticated. Very much unlike myself.