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Northern Lights (Christian Clark)

Posted by lesliec. Created by Christian Clark, Tosca Café, San Francisco.
2 oz Gin, St. George Terroir
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
1 ds Absinthe, St. George
1 ds Orange bitters (Regan's in the original)
1 twst Lemon peel (expressed and discarded)
Instructions

Stir and strain into a cocktail glass. Twist a lemon peel over the top and discard the peel.

Notes

Works well with an 'assertive' gin.

History

"The Northern Lights is a slight variation of the Alaska cocktail inspired by the bold Douglas fir character of Terroir gin, which draws the imagination to the deep forests of the north. A touch of absinthe enhances the floral sweetness of the chartreuse, which vibrantly contrasts with the savory pine. Knock back a few of these and you'll swear you can see the Aurora Borealis."

Curator rating
5 stars
Average rating
4.5 stars
(20 ratings)

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Recent Discussion

  • Re Jimmy Joyce, 15 hours ago BarJaime commented:

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  • Re Workers on the Tracks, 20 hours 56 minutes ago claphamje commented:

    This is a really fantastic drink. Top tier.

  • Re Rhapsody in Green, 3 days ago lesliec commented:

    I mashed up some fennel seeds with the fresh herbs. Not sure if I achieved much, but it was an interesting, green-tasting drink.

  • Re Rhapsody in Green, 3 days ago Craig E commented:

    Any more direction on the infusion?

  • Re Kentucky Strawberry Sour, 3 days ago Mixed up in Na… commented:

    It seemed a little weak. We added a 1/2 oz. of St. Germain, and it was better. Also, the soda water isn't doing much--except making the drink weak. We will make it again, keeping the St. Germain, skipping the seltzer, and doubling another strawberry.