Susie Bright

It is “Helbing” Kümmel from the Heinrich Helbing distillery in Hamburg. I hope you will as happy as I was. I am a fan of the caraway seed, and I have used in cooking as well as beverages. Simon, thank you for asking! You’re a constant inspiration here.

Okay, don’t hate me, but having lost my Becherovka in a senseless “accident de cabinet,” I took a discerning eye to my remaining liqueurs and decided to try Kümmel instead. I think it is SUBLIME. Everything else, as described.

Absolutely right. This recipe is perfect to the drop. I, too, was tempted to skimp on the sugar syrup, but disciplined myself just in time!

Well, it’s May Day, and I think it’s lots of fun to make “The Communist” especially if you have some retro glassware. Don’t worry, the drink will not turn you pink.
1.00 ounce gin
1.00 ounce orange juice
0.50 ounce cherry brandy (Cherry Heering)
0.75 ounce fresh lemon juice