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Gloom Lifter

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (37)
Gloom Lifter image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Irish whiskey
1⁄2 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
1⁄4 fl oz Monin Grenadine Syrup
1⁄4 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix
2⁄3 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄2 fl oz Egg white (pasteurised) or 3 dash Fee Brothers Fee Foam cocktail foamer

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in a Michelangelo Coppa 225ml

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon wedge.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain back into shaker.
  2. DRY SHAKE (without ice).
  3. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with lemon wedge on rim.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Gloom Lifter contains 192 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 16.04% alc./vol. (32.09° proof)
  • 18.9 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Egg white (pasteurised) — Eggs

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Adapted from a recipe in David A. Embury's 1948 The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks.

GLOOM LIFTER
1 part Sugar Syrup
2 parts Lemon Juice
6 parts Irish Whisky
1 Egg White to each 2 drinks
Shake with cracked ice

David A. Embury, The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, 1948


Under the recipe, Embury adds, "Compare the Gloom Chaser and Gloom Raiser."

Review

An Irish whiskey and brandy sour served straight-up.

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Comments & Discussion

G. M. Genovese Premium Member
The recipe above vaguely reminded me of a Scofflaw, but lacking the dynamic bite of rye and vermouth. The drink was ok... I made the quoted Embury recipe after that and that was interesting as I could clearly taste the Irish whiskey (Powers), but it did need a slight boost in lemon and sugar. Set me off on aimless spec journey. If 6:2:1.5 is the sweet spot, let me know.
score: 1
Andre Derailleur Premium Member
So why is it a variation with cognac from the original recipe? I think I prefer with jus straight Irish whiskey
score: 0
John Hinojos Premium Member
Delightful. Refreshing and not sweet. Very well balanced. The cognac adds a nice counter balance to the Irish Whiskey.
score: 0
Thomas Kanaris
Interesting and flavorful cocktail. Is there any history for this cocktail?
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Not much that I know of but I've added a reference to Embury above. Please let us know if you uncover anything.
score: 1

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