The Blind Side
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The Blind Side
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 8 fresh | Mint leaves |
| 1 oz | Patrón Reposado tequila |
| 1 oz | Americano bianco |
| 1 oz | Gentian liqueur (e.g. Suze, Salers etc) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare garnish of gently squeeze lemon wedge over drink and then drop into drink..
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Americano bianco - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Fresh and refreshing – a minty gentian apéritif.
Variant:
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2016 by Riccardo Aletta (AKA 'Ricky D Wing') at Holy Birds in London, England.
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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This worked quite well. Personally feel mint could do with some light muddling (flavour didn't come through for me just stirring). I decided to add a small, slapped, bunch mint to garnish and that was very pleasing.
Finally, inspired by Dried Meadow Flower cocktail, I tried stirring in heavy barspoon St Germain. Works so well with Suze