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How to Make a First Light

Recipe Details

A signature Tanqueray martini from Real Charmer. Citrus and floral notes lead this elegant pour.
♦ Difficulty Level: Moderate
♦ Flavor Profile: Citrus|Floral

Ingredients

BARTENDER Magazine’s Recommended Spirit: Tanqueray London Dry Gin
♦ 1.5 oz Darjeeling-Saffron infused Tanqueray Dry Gin
♦ .5 oz Dry Vermouth
♦ .5 oz Amontillado Sherry
♦ .5 oz Mango Liqueur
♦ 3 drops Orange Blossom Water
♦ 3 drops Saline Solution

Steps

1. Rest 5 grams of loose leaf Darjeeling tea and one pinch of Saffron in 750 ml of Tanqueray
2. Strain at 1 hour
3. Stir all ingredients and dilute
3. Strain into a chilled pony glass
3. Garnish: Rehydrated dried mango cubes in Amontillado Sherry

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