The Prelude cocktail contains no sweetness at all. It stands out for its subtle yet distinctive herbal notes—dominated by caraway—making it a savory cocktail in the style of a Martini. The Prelude is the ideal accompaniment to pre-dinner appetizers or pickled specialties such as herring.
INGREDIENTS
- 40 ml / 1 ⅓ oz. dry Gin
- 20 ml/ ⅔ oz. Lillet Blanc
- 5 ml/ ¼ oz. Kümmel
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Absinthe
METHOD
- Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with some capers.
SHOPPING LIST
- Bombay Sapphire Gin | USA* | UK* | Germany*
- Lillet | USA | UK* | Germany*
- Kümmel | USA* | UK* | Germany*
- Absinthe | USA | UK* | Germany*
- Angostura bitters | USA* | UK* | Germany*
- Glasses | USA* | UK* | Germany*