Thamyris

2 oz Gin
1⁄2 oz Cynar
1⁄4 oz Ginger liqueur
1⁄4 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
Instructions

Stir on ice, strain, garnish with orange twist.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Chris Hannah, Arnaud's French 75 Bar, New Orleans
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

Food and Wine Cocktails 2010

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  • Made with Half Moon Gin. More bitter than expected. — ★★★
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Comments

<br />Thamyris is one of those lovely drinks that is easy to love and yet you don't know why. There is a multiplicity of flavors that come through, without clashing. For this libation I would recommend a gin that is soft, easy on the juniper. Martin Miller's and Knickerbocker Barrel Gin come to mind. Tanqueray Ten should do well, also because it emphasizes floral and citris flavors; but not Tanqueray, which is heavy on juniper.

To make this cocktail I used Knickerbocker Barrerl Gin and King's Ginger Liqueur, plus the other named ingredients. Thamyris is a great before or after dinner drink--a somewhat heavy in flavor drink, but with the right gin, it will go down like water--only more satisfying. I rated it 4.0.