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Date: June 20th, 2008

Kina Quest 3: Compare and Contrast

20 June, 2008 (21:32) | Savoy Cocktail Book | No comments

Previous Kina Lillet rants:
The Quest for Kina Lillet
Kina Quest 2: Necromancing the Stone

Ok, so taste off.
First, Modern Lillet Blanc. Light fresh wine. Strong Orange flavor. Little to no spice or bitter component.
Second, Cocchi Americano. Sweet heavy wine. Strong Orange Flavor. Strong cinnamon spice flavor and lingering quinine finish.
Third, Jean [...]

Carrol Cocktail

20 June, 2008 (08:30) | Savoy Cocktail Book | 3 comments

Carrol Cocktail
2/3 Brandy (2 oz Pierre Ferrand Ambre Cognac)
1/2 Italian Vermouth (1 oz Carpano Antica)
Stir well and strain into cocktail glass. Add a pickled walnut or onion.
Enjoyed this more than I thought I would.
It’s not quite as enjoyable as the “Brandy Special” or “Brandy Vermouth” cocktail. Still more enjoyable than you would think, with [...]