Abbey
This beautiful balanced Abbey Cocktail is a recipe from the 1930s’ s and is still going strong. Works well as a brunch drink is a left turn from the mimosa.
This cocktail recipe is listed first in the classic Savoy Cocktail Book. Lovers of homemade cocktails it’s a book that certainly be added to the BAR. Gin lovers will loves this cocktail its perfect for that boozy lunch. Or another daytime drinking excuse you can find.
Just on the gin stick to something smooth and mellow. Anything with botanicals might make the orange flavors a little hinkey.
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- Hendricks Gin
- Tanqueray
- Sipsmith Gin
- The Botanist
- Bombay Sapphire
- Plymouth Gin
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Notable Gin mention – Spiced Fig Gin – Settlers – I added this in as I got to experience it when on a trip to Mclaren Vale Australia. What an amazing gin.
Best drinking for the Abbey Cocktail
It depends on where you sit with this one. But it is a brunch or boozy lunch type of drink, a perfect left turn from drinks like the Mimosas or corpse revivers. Honestly it’s daytime drink as a preference.
What’s in an Abbey Cocktail
It’s a simple but very elegant cocktail to make. With gin as above make sure it’s a smooth and soft gin with mellow botanicals. If you go too hard you will ruin the orange flavours.
Gin
As we try new things. We have a few gins in our bar. So for the Abbey, it was made with a Hendricks gin. The Hendricks gin is infused with Rose and cucumber. Which gives it a really interesting flavor.
Lillet Blanc
Lillet is an aperitif wine. Best served chilled at 6- 8 oC or 43 – 46 oF
Angostura Bitters
Has been around since 1824, and found prominence in the 1870s when it became an integral ingredient in cocktails and food.
Ice
You can not go wrong with ice. The preference is ice cubes. We like that big cubes.
Which glass do I use?
A cocktail glass is fine for the Abbey. However, we picked up a set of 4 stemless Martini Glasses. We love these glasses that are a nice twist on tradition. They are casual yet elegant. It’s a modern twist on an old classic.
How to Make a Abbey Cocktail
It’s a simple cocktail to make, just pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker containing several ice cubes. Just don’t forget the Garnish. A cherry will set it off nicely, and it looks impressive.
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Abbey
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Description
It’s a fantastic brunch cocktail, a left turn from the mimosa. Perfect to add orange juice, don’t forget to the cherry to garnish.
Ingredients
1 Measure gin
1/2 ounce lillet blanc
1 ounce Orange juice
1 Dash Angostura Bitters
Ice cubes
Instructions
Pour into a cocktail shaker containing several ice cubes
Shake and strain in a cocktail glass.
Garnish with a cherry.
- Prep Time: 5
For more Gin cocktails try these
This is a very old cocktail recipe and should be enjoyed. It’s a nice simple smooth and elegant receipt. You can enjoy the Abbey cocktail for a daytime drink.
