What ingredient does a cocktail called Prohibition absolutely have to feature? That’s right – gin. But this is not your typical gin cocktail.
Kina Lillet is a wine aperitif made from Bourdeaux wines and citrus liqueurs. As you’d expect from that description, it’s a little fruity but not terribly sweet. This, along with the apricot brandy, tempers the herbal notes of the gin.
This is a moderately strong cocktail, great for sipping with a meal or an after-dinner conversation. It’s a good pre-mixer for parties, especially if you have guests who are interested in lesser-known cocktails that are readily drinkable but on the sophisticated side.
Prohibition
- 1 ounce gin
- 1 ounce Kina Lillet
- 2 dashes lemon juice
- 1/4 ounce apricot brandy
Shake ingredients in a shaker with ice; strain into a martini glass. Serve with a twist of orange.
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Updated: November 26, 2010
Copyright: August 18, 2010
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