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Blackthorn No. 4

This drink benefits from a long, chilling and diluting stir. The result is Martini in style, fruity yet dry
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
9th July at 16:25
Very pleasant. I only had the rather mediocre Weis Kirschwasser, but can see this angling for an extra hall a star with a nice one. Good call on the extra Dubonnet compared to Boothby.
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J. E. Clapham of Clapham Cocktails’ Avatar J. E. Clapham of Clapham Cocktails
6th October 2023 at 21:34
An underrated classic, called Blackthorn No. 4 in The World's Drinks And How To Mix Them (1934). I prefer with 30ml Dubonnet and a dash of Orange Bitters. Fantastic.
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
7th October 2023 at 08:05
Many thanks, Jason. I've renamed this cocktail to follow Boothby's convention and will take a fresh look at proportions.
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