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Antibes

The Washington Post, May 30, 2007
  • Course: Beverage
  • Features: Fast

Summary:

This recipe is sure to become a new warm-weather classic. The honeyed, earthy sweetness of the Benedictine mixes beautifully with the grapefruit juice and the gin. Pink grapefruit works best.

1 serving

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • 1 1/2 ounces gin
  • 1/2 ounce Benedictine liqueur
  • 2 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
  • Orange slice, for garnish

Directions:

Fill two-thirds of a cocktail shaker with ice, add the liquid ingredients and shake vigorously. Strain into an ice-filled old-fashioned glass and garnish with the orange slice.

Recipe Source:

From Mittie Hellmich's "Mini Bar" series of books (Chronicle, 2007).

Tested by Kendra Nichols for The Washington Post.
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(Max Hirshfeld)
Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 183
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: n/a 0
Saturated Fat: n/a 0
Cholesterol: n/a 0
Sodium: 1mg0
Total Carbohydrates: 10g 3
Dietary Fiber: n/a 0
Sugar: n/a
Protein: n/a
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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