Applejack | 6.0cl 2.0oz | |
Pear Eau de Vie | 1.5cl 0.5oz | |
Allspice Dram | 1.5cl 0.5oz | |
Sweet vermouth | 1.5cl 0.5oz | |
Angostura bitters | One dash | |
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Historically, a Réveillon is a dinner held late the night before Christmas. They are decadent affairs that frequently (and sometimes deliberately) contend as parties. The drink described here—indulgent, nocturnal, and somewhat miraculous—could not have found a better partner to share a name with. Not all greatness is intuitive, however. In an article describing the origin of the drink, Chuck Taggart reveals the name he nearly gave it: “The Bingle.” Silly names have a long-standing and generally positive relationship with cocktails, but here, history was the victor.
Some notes on the recipe itself: