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John CARR
Canberra-based osteopath and relatively newly-initiated cocktail enthusiast. Loving this website, exploring new flavours and tastes. I also love the history, culture... Canberra-based osteopath and relatively newly-initiated cocktail enthusiast. Loving this website, exploring new flavours and tastes. I also love the history, culture and ever evolving traditions and heritage.
Australia
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Cherry brandy
Vodka
Becherovka liqueur
Chartreuse Yellow
Lemon juice
Ginger juice
Lemon juice
Sugar syrup (2:1)
Soda (club soda) water
Gin
Unknown Ingredient
Vermouth alla vaniglia
Red bitter liqueur
Chilled water
Saline solution 4:1
Chocolate bitters
Gin
Unknown Ingredient
Orange bitters
1930s Glamour Collection
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Winter Solstice 2025 Collection
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John CARR
I liked Andre’s suggestion of Bowmore 12, only had 10mL left in the bottle so topped up with a full 30ml Dufftown Singleton, 30 Cardamaro and Cocchi vermouth Di Torino. Went with the usual Orange wheel garnish, but a sprig of lavender would have been nice too.
Actually, yes, I think it does lose its goodness the quickest of them. Lowest sugar level I guess.
Indeed 😂. I ended up investing in a Coravin pivot about six months ago because my consumption rate couldn’t keep up with my desire to try all the different shiny bottles at once!
This most reminded me of an aviation - I guess due to the sweet-sour style (of which I am a fan), and the inclusion of Luxardo. The aromatic quality also makes it distantly reminiscent of a Martinez.