Merry Widow

Jack's Manual by J. A. Grohusko (1908, p.46) — Grohusko 1908

1. Stir the Byrrh and gin with ice.
2. Strain into a cocktail glass, twist orange peel on top, and serve.

Garnish: Twist of orange peel

Ice: Ice

Nose

Orange and quinquina rise over the gin.

Palate

This is a useful continuation of the quinquina branch, showing how Byrrh could support softer gin aperitifs alongside the drier vermouth lines.

Finish

The finish is cool, vinous, and faintly bitter.

Summary

A Byrrh-and-gin aperitif from the quinquina branch.

Jack's Manual by J. A. Grohusko (1910, p.65)

1. Stir the Byrrh wine, dry gin, and ice.
2. Strain into a cocktail glass, twist orange peel over the drink, and serve.

Garnish: Orange peel

Ice: Ice