
Adam & Eve
Gin, cognac and creme de cassis shaken with a squeeze of lemon. Dark berry temptation over a serious spirit base.
26% ABVStrongCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
230 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Gin
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Cognac1 shot
- Crème de Cassis1 shot
- Gin1 shot
- Lemon Juice1/8 shot
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Adam & Eve close to the original.
Instead of Cognac
- Armagnac— more rustic
- Brandy— any good brandy works
Instead of Crème de Cassis
- Crème de Mûre— blackberry twist
- Raspberry Liqueur— brighter berry
Instead of Gin
- Old Tom Gin— slightly softer and sweeter
- Vodka— cleaner, less botanical
Instead of Lemon Juice
- Lime Juice— sharper, greener
Instructions
Shake together all the ingredients and strain into a cold glass.
Pairs well with
Cognac and cassis tempt gin toward the orchard — fruit-forward bites apply:
- Apple and brie slices
- Blackcurrant jam thumbprints
- Walnut cheese crackers
- Dark chocolate squares




