Loudspeaker

Loudspeaker by Harry Craddock

 Here's a toast to the Hi-Fi, courtesy of legendary barman Harry Craddock, who helmed London’s oldest cocktail bar (which is still one of the poshest), the American Bar at the Savoy Hotel in the 1930’s. Craddock’s famous collection, the Savoy Cocktail Book, 1930, remains a personal favorite and is a regular source for libation inspiration. His classic “Jabberwocky” cocktail was the foundation for an entire series of drinks I once created along the Alice in Wonderland theme.

get loud

We are sampling a different drink this time, one that turns up the volume with a double frequency of base spirit, using both cognac and gin as anchors. The cocktail is a gin variation on the Sidecar, another vintage classic. Craddock describes the drink in his book with these words: “This it is that gives to Radio Announcers their peculiar enunciation. Three of them will produce oscillation, and after five it is possible to reach the osculation stage.” Wink wink. Here’s to loud music and puzzle box passion – cheers!

rock on

Loudspeaker by Harry Craddock

25 ml London Dry gin

25 ml cognac

12 ½ ml Cointreau

12 ½ ml lemon

5 ml sugar syrup

Shake with ice and strain into a coupe. Express a lemon peel and use as garnish.

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