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Gin-forward with a kiss of aromatised wine and maraschino. For a more delicate "Kiss", cut the gin back to 45ml or even 30ml and add one or two dashes...
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
26th February at 12:43
Really features the gin. I had Edinburg and it was VERY juniper forward! A couple of drops peychauds definitely helped to balance the aromatics even at 60ml. With fresh bottles of vermouth and quina this could potentially be very good. And one of those drinks that is better slightly off-cold, so to speak, to let the wines say their piece.
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Calvin Grant’s Avatar Calvin Grant
24th January at 03:20
Mmm yum! This is tasty. Bittersweet and fruity with Byrrh, Cocchi Storico, and Maraska Maraachino. Beefeater. Will do again!
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Tuber Magnatum’s Avatar Tuber Magnatum
5th July 2025 at 22:13
I really enjoy this drink and wouldn't want to tinker with the gin as I believe 2oz is needed to balance the "kiss from the aromatasized wine and Maraschino". If anything, I might decrease those for a more delicate kiss rather than the gin!
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Andy Parnell-Hopkinson’s Avatar Andy Parnell-Hopkinson
25th February 2024 at 10:23
Immaculate demonstration of "less is more".
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Mike Gibb’s Avatar Mike Gibb
25th November 2023 at 19:47
Soft, open, easy. Rendered a little more interesting with a dash of bitters. Pleasant enough, but it won't become a regular.
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Cameron Carter’s Avatar Cameron Carter
12th May 2022 at 22:43
This is a deceptively smooth, slightly sweet (to my palate) cocktail. I liked its balance very much, and did add a dish of Peychaud bitters to the mix. Tasty!
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Bill Lennox’s Avatar Bill Lennox
10th April 2022 at 13:55
Very nice. I think it needs all the gin to keep it the right side of sweet.
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