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Cocktail History
The Suffragette is a modern cocktail that was first published in The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Book: Appropriate Libations for All Occasions by Lou Bustamante. Although several drinks of the same name exist, this is a simple variation of the Sidecar that swaps out orange liqueur for white crème de cacao. According to the book, it was named for the brave women who fought for the right to vote a hundred years ago.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Cognac: This is a type of brandy made in Cognac, France with distilled white wine. I used Courvoisier VSOP Cognac.
White Crème De Cacao: This is a liqueur made with white chocolate, vanilla, sugar, and alcohol. I used DeKuyper Crème De Cacao White.
Lemon Juice: This is the liquid juice of a lemon. I used freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Sugar: This is a sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrate. I used C&H Pure Cane Granulated Sugar.
Lemon Wedge: This is a lemon slice that has been cut into a wedge 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.
Boston Shaker: This is used to shake ingredients. I used the Boston shaker from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Hawthorne Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is shaken. I used the A Bar Above Hawthorne Strainer.
Paring Knife: This is used to cut ingredients. I used the OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife.
Juicer: This is used to juice citrus. I used the ALEEHAI Manual Fruit Juicer.
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Tasting Notes
This cocktail has the following flavor profile:
• Appearance: Golden yellow color
• Aroma: Citrus and spices
• Taste: Tart citrus flavor accented with sugar and spicy brandy burn
• Finish: Hint of chocolate
Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Kendall’s Take: “When I made The Suffragette for the first time, I substituted Armagnac in place of the Cognac, and even with that change, it was brighter and more citrusy than I expected—not sweet at all but still delicious to my palate. I don’t know that I will crave this recipe, but I could see myself whipping it up on those days when I’m want something tangy.”
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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The Suffragette
The Suffragette is a modern cocktail that was first published in The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Book: Appropriate Libations for All Occasions by Lou Bustamante. Although several drinks of the same name exist, this is a simple variation of the Sidecar that swaps out orange liqueur for white crème de cacao. According to the book, it was named for the brave women who fought for the right to vote a hundred years ago.
Ingredients
Method
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Pour sugar onto a plate, rub outer rim of glass with lemon wedge, and roll glass in sugar until coated.
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Add brandy, white crème de cacao, lemon juice, and cubed ice to a shaker.
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Shake for 10-20 seconds.
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Strain into a sugar-rimmed cocktail glass.
