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Cocktail History
The Wedding Coat is a modern cocktail that was first published in The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Book by Lou Bustamante. Inspired by Carson’s and Mrs. Hughes’ wedding that takes place in a later season of the hit television show Downton Abbey, the recipe is a variation of the classic White Lady that also calls for gin as the base spirit, but it omits the original’s frothy egg white and swaps out orange liqueur for tart crème de cassis.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
London Dry Gin: This is a type of gin made with juniper berries, botanicals, and alcohol that has been infused with flavor through redistillation without artificial ingredients or colors. I used Broker’s Premium London Dry Gin.
Lemon Juice: This is the liquid juice of a lemon. I used freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Crème De Cassis: This is a liqueur made with blackcurrants, sugar, and alcohol. I used Maison Ferrand Mathilde Cassis Liqueur.
Gum Syrup: This is a rich simple syrup made with sugar, gum arabic powder, and water. I made mine using this sous vide recipe.
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: Maroon color
• Aroma: Sour blackcurrant and gin
• Taste: Bright citrus-forward flavor balanced by uniquely tart cassis
• Finish: Botanical gin and tangy lemon
Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kendall’s Take: “This is such a tasty cocktail and a fitting one to share in honor of a friend’s wedding this weekend, not just because of the name but because I really loved it. (Bowler) Hats off to the Downton Abbey authors who created the Wedding Coat! The gin and crème de cassis are a pleasant pairing that is dry but not overly so. The only way to know how great it is is to try it for yourself!”
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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Wedding Coat
The Wedding Coat is a modern cocktail that was first published in The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Book by Lou Bustamante. Inspired by Carson's and Mrs. Hughes' wedding that takes place in a later season of the hit television show Downton Abbey, the recipe is a variation of the classic White Lady that also calls for gin as the base spirit, but it omits the original's frothy egg white and swaps out orange liqueur for tart crème de cassis.
Ingredients
Method
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Add gin, lemon juice, crème de cassis, gum syrup, and cubed ice to a shaker.
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Shake for 15-20 seconds.
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Strain into a cocktail glass.
