Another classic, created by George Mulholland with Patxaran, a herbal liqueur made from sloe berries in El País Basco and Navarra. Politely put, it is an acquired taste and could be pretty rough until we discovered the delightful Patxaran Gaizka, family-made in small runs in the Basque region since 1831. Sold directly, it is the only 100% natural patxaran, macerated with pitted sloes with soft aniseed touches. It arrived with a personal thank you note from the head of the clan.
George went to work, trying a myriad of combinations until be arrived at this most sophisticated of cocktails. An unique blend and very morish.
- 50 ml Patxaran Gaizka
- 25 ml Cointreau
- 25 ml lemon juice
- 25 ml 2:1 simple syrup
- 50 ml pasteurised egg white
- dash of orange bitters
Dry shake to create a good foam then add ice cubes and shake again. Sieve into an Old Fashioned glass with ice. Add a dash of bitters and garnish with an orange twist.