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Cocktail History
The Marigold is a modern cocktail that was first published in The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Book: Appropriate Libations for All Occasions by Lou Bustamante. It’s a variation of the Hanky Panky, a classic cocktail originally created by Ada Coleman who was one of the only female bartenders to ever work at The Savoy Hotel in London, England. It’s named for Lady Edith’s daughter and was inspired by Edith’s desire to live a more modern life in later seasons of the hit television show Downton Abbey.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Gin: This is a spirit made with juniper berries, botanicals, and alcohol. I used Far North Spirits Solveig Gin.
Cocchi Americano: This is an apéritif made with wine, citrus, honey, spices, sugar, and alcohol.
Fernet-Branca: This is an amaro made in Italy with gentian, aloe, herbs, spices, sugar, and alcohol.
Lavender Bitters: This is a food product made with lavender buds, botanicals, herbs, and alcohol. I used Scrappy’s Bitters Lavender Bitters.
Orange Twist: This is the peel of an orange that has been twisted into a corkscrew shape.
Bartending Tools
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:
Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Mixing Glass: This is used to hold the ingredients while they’re being stirred. I used the Viski 17 oz Cocktail Mixing Glass.
Bar Spoon: This is used to stir ingredients. I used the Barfly Stainless Steel Teardrop Bar Spoon.
Julep Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is stirred. I used the A Bar Above Julep Strainer.
Peeler: This is used to remove the garnish peel from the citrus. I used the OXO Good Grips 2-Piece Peeler Set.
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Tasting Notes
This cocktail has the following flavor profile:
• Appearance: Bright yellow color
• Aroma: Lavender and citrus
• Taste: Rich sweet wine and gin flavor with a noticeable herbal note
• Finish: Florals and herbs with a slightly bitter aftertaste
Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Kendall’s Take: “When I made the Marigold, I used locally made Far North Spirits Solveig Gin, of which lavender is a component, which ended up bringing out more of that flavor. Even with the additional herbal notes, this still landed on the bitter side of the spectrum a little too much for my liking. It’s definitely a slow and contemplative sipper though.”
Recipe
This cocktail recipe was adapted from The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Book: Appropriate Libations for All Occasions by Lou Bustamante.
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Marigold
The Marigold is a modern cocktail that was first published in The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Book: Appropriate Libations for All Occasions by Lou Bustamante. It's a variation of the Hanky Panky, a classic cocktail originally created by Ada Coleman who was one of the only female bartenders to ever work at The Savoy Hotel in London, England. It’s named for Lady Edith’s daughter and was inspired by Edith's desire to live a more modern life in later seasons of the hit television show Downton Abbey.
Ingredients
Method
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Add gin, Cocchi Americano, Fernet-Branca, lavender bitters, and cubed ice to a mixing glass.
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Stir for 30-45 seconds.
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Strain into a cocktail glass.
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Garnish with orange twist.
