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The Cinq à Sept is a holiday cocktail that was created by author Jassy Davis and was first published in her book Winter Warmers: 60 Cosy Cocktails for Autumn & Winter. This inventive recipe takes inspiration from the Gin Sour, a classic cocktail known for its balance of sweet, tart, and boozy notes. Like the original, it combines dry gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup with a frothy egg white for a silky texture, but it's elevated by incorporating Yellow Chartreuse, an herbal liqueur with subtle floral and spicy undertones, and tonic bitters, which add depth and complexity. The result is a festive and refined cocktail perfect for ushering in the colder months.
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Gin: This is a spirit made with juniper berries, botanicals, alcohol, and water. I used PARK Distillery Alpine Dry Gin.
Lemon Juice: This is the tart, acidic liquid extracted from lemons. I used fresh lemon juice.
Simple Syrup: This is a sweetener made with white sugar and water. I used this stovetop recipe.
Yellow Chartreuse: This is a liqueur made in France with over a hundred herbs and plants, spices, sugar, alcohol, and water.
Egg White: This is the clear liquid in an egg. I used fresh egg whites.
Tonic Bitters: This is a food product made with quinine, botanicals, and alcohol. I used The Bitter Truth Tonic Bitters.
Lemon Twist: This is the peel of a lemon that has been twisted into a corkscrew shape.
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Bar Mat: This is a rubber or silicone mat that’s placed on the bar surface to catch spills, provide grip for glasses and tools, and keep the workspace clean and organized. I used the Highball & Chaser 18×12 Bar Mat.
Jigger: This is a small, double-sided measuring tool that’s used to accurately portion spirits and mixers, typically with one side measuring 1 oz and the other 1.5 or 2 oz. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Boston Shaker: This is a two-piece cocktail shaker consisting of a metal tin and a glass or metal mixing glass that’s used for shaking and blending ingredients. I used the Boston shaker from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Hawthorne Strainer: This is a metal strainer with a spring around its edge that’s used to filter out ice and solids when pouring the cocktail into a glass. I used the A Bar Above Hawthorne Strainer.
Paring Knife: This is a small, sharp kitchen knife with a narrow blade that’s used for peeling, trimming, and garnishing. I used the OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife.
Juicer: This is a handheld tool that’s used to extract juice from fruits by pressing or twisting it against a reamer or cone. I used the Black+Decker 32 oz Electric Citrus Juicer.
Peeler: This is a small, handheld tool with a sharp blade that’s used to remove the outer skin of fruits and vegetables. I used the OXO Good Grips 2-Piece Peeler Set.
Cocktail Pick: This is a small, slender tool that’s used to skewer cocktail garnishes. I used one from the I-MART Stainless Steel Cocktail Pick Set.
Coupe Glass: This is a stemmed, shallow, wide-bowled glass that’s designed to enhance aroma and presentation. I used a thrifted coupe glass.
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• Appearance: Pale yellow color
• Aroma: Slightly bitter quinine and citrus
• Taste: Muted lemon flavor followed by sweet and varied botanical garden notes
• Finish: Chartreuse and bitter hints
Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Kendall’s Take: "Although definitely a tasty gin drink, nothing about this recipe wowed me, especially when compared to the other incredible holiday drinks I've tried. I could see the recipe working for cocktail hour given its relative simplicity and palatability, which may be the whole point as could be inferred from its name. But I just didn't love it, and the only real reason is because I was expecting more from a holiday drink. Without the addition of maybe a spiced syrup or something, you could stick the Cinq à Sept in a modern classic cocktail recipe book, and it would fit right in."
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});This cocktail recipe was adapted from Winter Warmers: 60 Cosy Cocktails for Autumn & Winter by Jassy Davis.
The Cinq à Sept is a holiday cocktail that was created by author Jassy Davis and was first published in her book Winter Warmers: 60 Cosy Cocktails for Autumn & Winter. It uses the Gin Sour template by pairing the classic's dry gin, lemon, and simple syrup with frothy egg white, herbal Yellow Chartreuse, and flavorful tonic bitters.
Add gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, Yellow Chartreuse, egg white, tonic bitters, and cubed ice to a shaker.
Shake for 10-20 seconds.
Remove ice from shaker.
Dry shake for 5-10 more seconds to emulsify egg.
Strain into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with lemon twist.