Seventh Heaven
Gin, maraschino and grapefruit. Sharp and floral.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 24% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Gin
- 15 ml Maraschino liqueur
- 15 ml Grapefruit juice
- Cocktail cherry (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml maraschino liqueur into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml grapefruit juice into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Seventh Heaven
The sour family. Sours are one of the oldest mixed-drink families. Spirit, citrus and sugar go back to the punches British sailors and traders drank in the 1600s and 1700s, and Jerry Thomas printed sour recipes in the first American bartending book in 1862. Egg white came later, for a silky foam. Almost every classic with fresh citrus, from the Daiquiri to the Whiskey Sour, follows this pattern.
Seventh Heaven FAQ
What's in a Seventh Heaven?
45 ml gin, 15 ml maraschino liqueur, 15 ml grapefruit juice, garnished with cocktail cherry.
How strong is a Seventh Heaven?
About 24% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Seventh Heaven?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Seventh Heaven in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
