Old Flame
The Old Flame comes to us from The PDT Cocktail Book, and it’s a great drink to whip out when you want to impress your guests with a bit of showmanship. We’re not really sure of the function of setting Green Chartreuse alight, but it does seem to introduce a light caramelization of the liqueur’s sugars, and the brief touch of warmth on an ice-cold drink is novel and delightful.
Ingredients
- 2 parts Gin
- ¾ part Lemon juice
- ¾ part Simple syrup
- 1 part Egg white or Aquafaba
- ½ part Green herbal liqueur
Instructions
Dry-shake all ingredients (except the green Chartreuse): first without ice, and then again with ice added. Double-strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled cocktail or coupe glass.
Pour the green Chartreuse into a metal jigger, set it aflame with a match, wait a moment to allow it to heat up, and then pour the flaming liqueur over the top of the drink.
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- The PDT Cocktail Book by Jim Meehan
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