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Traditionally made with equal parts gin, Green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice but, like like many others, (when using a 40%-43% alc./vol...
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Maksym Cherniavskyi’s Avatar Maksym Cherniavskyi
27th June 2023 at 19:28
did it equal parts, first time with Haymans Old Tom, don't recommend that one -the additional layer of flavor it adds strangely develops some kind of metallic feeling in the roof of my mouth.

Retried with Tanqueray 47.3% - more balanced, but still...it's like an ultraviolet color for your eyes, you see only the part of it, and the other part - just irritates your vision...hope I make myself clear. :)

In conclusion, I lean towards somewhat taming the gin, will update with results.
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
20th March 2024 at 12:04
Stick with a nice adaptable gin such as four pillars rare dry, with Simon’s 30ml extra touch. Works perfectly for me. Keep it simple!
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