Comments on: The Campden Cocktail

By: Doug Ford

Doug Ford — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 18:44:33 +0000

In reply to Paul Ilechko. A different fruit profile, certainly, swapping cherry for orange. Changing the proportions to 5:1 (from the 2:1 listed in the story) certainly would be another way to cut the drink's sweetness, too. I look forward to trying your formula, thanks.

By: Paul Ilechko

Paul Ilechko — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 18:37:50 +0000

I created a somewhat similar drink, but with Cherry Heering instead of Grand Marnier, making a pink-colored Vesper Martini that I call “La Vie en Rose”. Recipe is 2 1/2 oz Gin, 1/2 oz Lillet Blanc, a bar spoon of Cherry Heering. Garnish with a lemon twist.

By: Doug Ford

Doug Ford — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 04:24:30 +0000

In reply to Jon. "Always more to research," that's for sure. I should give the Campden a try with Cocchi Americano, good idea. Thanks.

By: Jon

Jon — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 23:19:46 +0000

Even with your modifications, the Campden sounded a bit sweet. It occurred to me that the original might have used Kina Lillet, so I substituted Cocchi Americano for the Lillet Blanc. It’s a lovely drink. Will have to try the Lillet Blanc version to compare. There’s always more to research, thank goodness.

By: The Campden Cocktail | Cold Glass

The Campden Cocktail | Cold Glass — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:50:50 +0000