Fallen Angel
A minty, herbal gin sour with a dash of crème de menthe.
Base spirit
Gin
Style
Sour
Glassware
Coupe
Technique
Shake
The Fallen Angel is a peculiar but delightful classic that adds a dash of white crème de menthe and Angostura bitters to a standard gin and lime sour. The mint is used as a seasoning rather than a main flavor, providing a cooling finish that plays against the juniper. It is less sweet than a Grasshopper and more complex than a Southside. It represents the 'seasoning' style of pre-Prohibition mixing.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 2 oz gin
- • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- • 2 dashes white crème de menthe
- • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Did you know?
“The name implies a corrupted innocence, fitting for a drink that looks like a pure Gimlet but tastes of medicinal mint and bitters.”
Source:Savoy Cocktail Book
Bartender's Note
Use white crème de menthe to keep the drink looking crisp; green will turn it a muddy color.
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How to make the Fallen Angel
- 1Add gin, fresh lime juice, white crème de menthe, and Angostura bitters to a shaker filled with ice
- 2Shake until well chilled
- 3Strain into a Coupe
- 4Garnish with mint leaf and serve
