Chance Encounter

1 1⁄2 oz Pisco, Kappa
1⁄2 oz Dimmi
3⁄4 oz Salers Gentiane
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup
1 twst Grapefruit peel
Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into chilled glassware of choice. Express grapefruit peel.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Brian Sturgulewski, Celeste, Chicago, IL
Year
2016
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

https://punchdrink.com/recipes/chance-encounter/

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Comments

Surprisingly good, but I made an unintended modification (perhaps subconsciously), using 1/2 oz of simple syrup rather than the called for 1/4. I had feared that Salers known drying effect would be too much with the 3/4 ounce of lemon, since the Dimmi is balanced between sweet and bitter. The inadvertent use of 1/2 oz simple syrup resulted in a very balanced drink, with the floral (apricot and citrus blossom) of the Dimmi, some gentiane/wormwood bitterness. The flavor/aroma are reminiscent of Aveze in some ways.