Wow, this is a lot smoother than I had anticipated. All the elements harmonise well together; the first flavour is the bitter, after which the elderflower pops to be replaced by the lime juice. Of course underlying it all is the apple brandy. Very good.
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I have to say, this beautifully balanced cocktail is giving my no. 1 favourite, the Margarita, a run for its money! I love all the individual elements but the whole is much greater. 👌
I didn't have a London-style gin (used my fave South Australian Applewood standard gin) and subbed lime for the lemon (my preference). I use Cointreau. Still absolutely delicious. Loved the ratios and found the 2.5ml Absinthe was perfect. In fact am sharing this recipe far and wide.👌
Admittedly, I am a Maraschino lover, but this is is a beautifully balanced dry cocktail. Starts off dry then blooms into sweet. I didn't find it too boozy! It looks stunning in the glass too. I shall be making it again.
I got this recipe from the internet because it wasn't in the
16th edition Difford's.
I only had Reyka vodka but paired it with St Germain elderflower, and a good brut Aussie sparkling.
I like the result (oh yes, boozy, but it's NYE). Personally I'd like it drier and less floral, so a different vodka or less St Germain?