What ingredients are in a The Philosopher?

1 shot Gin, 1 shot Melon Liqueur, 1 dash Orange bitters, 1 dash Lemon Juice, Top Prosecco

What glass do you use for a The Philosopher?

A The Philosopher is traditionally served in a Margarita glass.

How strong is a The Philosopher?

A The Philosopher has an estimated ABV of 21.54%.

How many calories are in a The Philosopher?

A The Philosopher contains approximately 250 calories per serving.

The Philosopher

杯型 Margarita glass

难度 Medium

热量 ~250 kcal

ABV 21.54%

原料

Gin 1 shot
Melon Liqueur 1 shot
Orange bitters 1 dash
Lemon Juice 1 dash
Prosecco Top

调制步骤

Add all the spirits in a shaker (best to use Hendricks gin) as well as the orange bitters and lemon juice. Strain into a Margarita glass, top with Prosecco.

Strong Classic

The Philosopher是一款以思考者命名的深邃鸡尾酒，通常以干邑或陈年朗姆酒为基底，搭配苦味利口酒如金巴利或金酒，辅以少许苦精，以橙皮或樱桃装饰。这款鸡尾酒如其名所示，饱含深度与复杂性，适合在沉思冥想的夜晚细细品味。

History & Origins

The Philosopher is a contemporary cocktail of disputed origin, likely created at a craft cocktail bar or for a brand promotion in the early 21st century. Its combination of melon liqueur with gin and Prosecco reflects the craft bartending movement's interest in pairing classic European spirits with Japanese-origin liqueurs like Midori. No formal attribution to a specific bartender or establishment is recorded.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet honeydew melon from the melon liqueur, gin's juniper and citrus peel, and a warm orange note from the bitters and Prosecco's light apple fruit. Palate: Fruity and complex, with melon sweetness balanced by orange bitters' complexity and lemon tartness; gin provides an herbal backbone and Prosecco delivers lift and effervescence. Finish: Dry and sparkling with lingering melon and orange peel.

melon herbal citrus effervescent fruity

Pro Tip

Shake all spirits together with ice and strain before topping with Prosecco to preserve the bubbles and achieve the proper balance of flavors.

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