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eddie richards
7th March at 17:56
Ready,, Camera,, Action.. Oh, no flambe :( I used Giffard Menthe Pastile, Wray & Nephew & Tia Maria. I guess the extra 10% from the Galliano Espresso makes all the difference
8th March at 09:25
Did you tip the glass to near horizontal when trying to light?
25th February 2023 at 21:18
Surely too low proof to flambé? Especially swirled rather than floated. Didn't ignite for myself. Good digestif though after a three course meal and espresso. Working better than the single measure of Calvados did.
28th February 2023 at 19:14
I just re-tried and flamed for me using Giffard Menthe Pastille (24% alc./vol.), Wray & Nephew overproof rum (63%) and Galliano Espresso/Ristretto (30%). You need to move the glass to near horizontal when holding the flame to the cocktail to ignite. And I agree, a good digestif, better than the previous 3-out-of-4 rating so I have promoted it to a 4.