Londoner (Wood's recipe)
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tanqueray London Dry Gin
- 1⁄2 oz Giffard Crème de Mûre liqueur
- 2⁄3 oz Pink grapefruit juice
- 1⁄4 oz Lime juice
- 1⁄6 oz Sugar syrup 'rich'
Method
Glass:
Photographed in a Waterford Mixology Coupe Clear
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
Method:
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- EXPRESS flamed orange zest twist over cocktail, then use as garnish.
Nutrition:
One serving of Londoner (Wood's recipe) contains 197 calories
History:
Adapted from a recipe created by Joe Wood, Cocktail Stars, England and brought to our attention by Gary "gaz" Regan.
Review:
Rich blackberry fruit liqueur balanced by pink grapefruit and lime juice, with gin fortifying and adding complexity. The flavour is reminiscent of a Bramble served straight-up.
