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Depth Charge

Aperitivo/aperitif · Classic/vintage · Martini-style

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Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Gin
1 1/4 oz Aromatized wine
1/2 oz Blanc quinquina/kina
2 dash Absinthe

How to make

Serve in a coupe glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

  1. 3 STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. 4 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. 5 EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

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Flavour profile

22.5% alc./vol. · 1.6 standard drinks · 177 calories

History

Martini-like with pronounced quinine. Suitable for hot weather. Proportions of Lillet Blanc and Kina L'Aéro d'Or were tested, with equal parts proving too dry, leading to the recipe above.

This drink draws its inspiration from a formulation found in Harry Craddock's publication, The Savoy Cocktail Book, dating back to 1930. The full preparation method, as detailed in the book, is presented as follows: "DEPTH CHARGE COCKTAIL 2 Dashes Absinthe. ½ Glass Kina Lillet. ½ Glass Dry Gin. Shake well and strain into cocktail glass. Squeeze orange peel on top."

Created by Harry Craddock