The Cornichon
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The Cornichon
Photographed in a Waterford Mixology Coupe Clear
| 1⁄2 oz | Patrón Silver blanco tequila |
| 1⁄2 oz | Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal |
| 1⁄2 oz | Lustau Manzanilla Papirusa Sherry |
| 1⁄2 oz | Strucchi Bianco Vermouth |
| 1⁄2 oz | Savoia Orancio |
| 1⁄6 oz | Chili liqueur |
| 1⁄2 oz | Cranberry juice (sweetened) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of cocktail onion and cornichon.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Manzanilla sherry, Bianco/blanc/blanco vermouth, Orancio aromatised wine - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Cocktail of the day:
14th November 2025 is National Pickle Day
Review:
A cornucopia of flavours with which to get pickled.
History:
Created in August 2015 by yours truly at the Cabinet Room, London, England. Refined and much improved in November 2023.
Nutrition:
One serving of The Cornichon contains 148 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 17.84% alc./vol. (17.84° proof)
- 16.9 grams of pure alcohol
- More Aperitivo/aperitif cocktails
- More Nightcap/sipping cocktails
- More Short & stirred cocktails
- More Spicy (e.g. Spicy Fifty) cocktails
- More Spirit-forward cocktails
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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