One of the few remaining drinks in Ted Haigh’s Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails
The recipe also always struck me as somewhat simple, with little potential to surprise. That was a mistake — this is actually quite a bright and refreshing cocktail. While a heavy dose of maraschino can overwhelm most drinks, when paired with the equally assertive grapefruit and leavened with the airy taste of fresh mint, the liqueur’s distinctive funkiness is kept in balance.
A nice drink to try when you’re looking for something new, and maybe a little surprise.
Seventh Heaven
- 1 3/4 ounce gin [I used Bombay Original]
- 1/4 ounce fresh grapefruit juice
- 1/2 ounce maraschino liqueur
- fresh mint sprig
Shake with cracked ice and strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a mint leaf.
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So weird! Was about to try this drink when I stumbled apon your post! So do you shake any of the mint along with the rest of the drink, or do you only use as garnish?
I wound up shaking this drink WITH the mint, and it was a HUGE difference than the last time I made this. Very intriguing.