Louis Special

1⁄2 oz Gin
1⁄2 oz Bénédictine
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
Instructions

Stir with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

Notes

As written, makes a pretty small drink. A full ounce of everything approaches too much, however ...

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Created by
"Courtesy of Louis Postenrieder, head barman Hotel Bristol, Wien"
Year
1940
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.co.nz/2014/03/louis-special.html

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  • The combination of the green chartreuse and the Benedictine w/o something to cut it (other than the gin which is neutral in this drink) is overpowering and makes it too sweet. Maybe 1oz gin? .5oz lemon? Nice digestif as is.
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