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Savoy Special No.1

An aromatised 2:1 shaken Dry Martini with a tiny dose of grenadine, which turns this the merest rust-pink, while just a dash of absinthe adds wormwood...
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Booger McSmoot’s Avatar Booger McSmoot
27th April 2025 at 01:10
Did not have Grenadine as it is against my religion. Substituted bar spoon of cherry juice and a dash of cherry herring. Three drops of absenthe. A damn fine cocktail. The second one tasted even better.
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Calvin Grant’s Avatar Calvin Grant
6th August 2024 at 02:03
Mmm...quite nice!
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Michael Cronin’s Avatar Michael Cronin
28th February 2022 at 21:20
Not bad. I may have been light on the Grenadine and heavy on the Absinthe. It grew on me. Agreed that this requires quality gin and vermouth.
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Brian Herring’s Avatar Brian Herring
8th January 2022 at 18:14
Whats not to like...I used overproof Aviation Gin and although i used the stated mount of Grenadine, mine came out pink/redder that the photo
gorgeous cocktail and one of my faves
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
7th August 2021 at 00:12
Great classic. The absinthe does add an interesting flavour, but it is enhanced by the gin. This is one you need to use a good grade of all your ingredients.
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Brian Herring’s Avatar Brian Herring
8th January 2022 at 18:34
totally agree, dont stint
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Daryl Smith’s Avatar Daryl Smith
6th August 2021 at 12:14
Not a fan, couldn't quite put my finger on what I didn't like about this drink but there was something that just didn't taste nice.
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
7th August 2021 at 00:13
It may have been the mix of the gin and absinthe.
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Steve Anderson’s Avatar Steve Anderson
6th August 2020 at 21:55
Fun, but I prefer a regular 5:1 dry Martini.
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