Magnolia Blossom
Gin, lemon, cream and grenadine. A pale pink Savoy recipe.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 18% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Gin
- 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 15 ml Thickened cream
- 5 ml Grenadine
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml gin into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 15 ml thickened cream into the shaker
- Pour 5 ml grenadine into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Serve
Tip
Shake hard so the cream is airy.
About the Magnolia Blossom
The cream family. Cream drinks became fashionable in the early 1900s, when the Alexander and its cousins appeared. They had a second golden age in the 1970s and 1980s with the Grasshopper, the White Russian and the Mudslide. Serve them after dinner, in place of dessert.
Magnolia Blossom FAQ
What's in a Magnolia Blossom?
45 ml gin, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, 15 ml thickened cream, 5 ml grenadine.
How strong is a Magnolia Blossom?
About 18% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Magnolia Blossom?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Magnolia Blossom in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
