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Zaza
Zaza is a diminutive of Isabela. However, other than the simplicity of its ingredients, there is nothing diminutive about this classic cocktail
John CARR
4th May at 13:42
Tried a Byrrh version this evening (a Baba, perhaps?), with more Gin and It proportions of 52.5 fords, 30 Byrrh, no bitters. Very pleasant aperitif style drink. Could easily chuck in 5ml Luxardo to make it later in the evening.
10th November 2024 at 13:00
Tried the variant with fino sherry, which was pleasant but nothing to write home about. Probably something more full bodied and richer than Dubonnet would take it further than 4 stars, eg vermouth Di Torino or Cynar? Or the older Dubonnet with higher abv.
26th January 2025 at 12:57
Tried shaking for a change and as a novelty: stuck with the above 3:4 ratio tho with a 47% gin so perhaps cheating slightly 😉. Very light, fresh and fruity, and slipped down very easily!
26th February 2022 at 04:21
I didn't like this, but I didn't think it tasted particularly strong. My wife, who is a gin drinker and generally prefers a stronger alcohol taste than I, liked it but thought it did taste strong. I'm not sure what to make of that. Either way, it's decently well balanced, simple to make and looks good.
25th September 2021 at 22:36
Interesting. Queen Elizabeth's favorite cocktail is:
2oz Dubonnet
1oz Gin
Lemon wedge
over ice.
It must have been adapted from this cocktail.
2oz Dubonnet
1oz Gin
Lemon wedge
over ice.
It must have been adapted from this cocktail.