Ménage à Quatre
Everything in a shaker with ice. Shake, strain, serve up in a chilled coupe glass.
Can substitute Cointreau or triple sec for Grand Marnier. Can substitute Cap Corse Blanc for Lillet Blanc. I actually prefer Cap Corse Blanc in this, but chose to post an authentic recipe rather than an altered one.
- Corpse Reviver #2 — Gin, Triple sec, Aromatized wine, Absinthe, Lemon juice
- Northern Lights (Lucinda Sterling) — Gin, Aromatized wine, Curaçao, Grapefruit juice, Lime juice, Grapefruit peel
- Satan's Whiskers (Satan's Whiskers) — Gin, Orange liqueur, Sweet vermouth, Dry vermouth, Orange bitters, Orange juice, Lemon juice, Simple syrup, Orange, Orange peel
- NeGrogni — Gin, Sweet vermouth, Campari, White grapefruit juice, Lime juice, Ginger syrup
- Mother's Ruin Punch — Gin, Champagne, Sweet vermouth, Grapefruit, Grapefruit juice, Soda water, Lemon juice, Sugar cube
4/5, very nice, and a pleasant surprise. I was concerned it might end up too sour/dry, so I used only 1/2 oz of lemon juice (upping the gin for volume), but more lemon would have been fine, as mine was mildly/pleasantly sweet. The base recipe has a modest/moderate ABV so use Grand Marnier which carries sufficient punch and adds color as well as cognac flavor vs. curacao or triple sec. I used Cap Corse Blanc vs. Lillet for more flavor as well as bitter for the swallow, since Cap Corse was an option in David Lebovitz's original recipe.
Subbed lime - very nice - not too sour, no need for sugar.