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Charlie Lindbergh
Gin-laced with zesty citrus and rich apricot but made special and balanced by subtle quinine bitterness
Calvin Grant
22nd June at 04:00
Same here, fantastic. Cocchi or Lillet? What did you use?
22nd June at 07:13
Like John, I used Lillet Blanc and Kina L'Aero d'Or, though I upped the L'Aero d'Or to 1/2 oz (15 ml) to bring a bit more bitterness and complexity to the drink. Cocchi Americano has a spice flavor component that sometimes clashes with white cocktails, although it might be ok in this one with the OJ and the apricot liqueur. Try L'Aero d'Or if you can find it (may not be easy!)
23rd June at 01:53
Just got my first bottle a few days ago and it's going fast. Great stuff! Made this yesterday with the L'Aero/Lillet and it was excellent. Tonight Bonal/Lillet, increased the gin and Bonal to your specs and it's also excellent! Thanks for your reply.
22nd June at 04:51
Lillet and Tempus Fugit per Simon’s spec. I really like how L’aero d’or and apricot liqueur complement each other.
23rd June at 02:16
Yes the Lillet/d'Or combo works well together! Didn't realize the Kina L' Aero was wine based untiI I opened it. Plus an open bottle of Bonal and now an open bottle of Lillet Blanc as called for in combo in most of the kina recipes on the site. Gotta get after them while they're fresh!