
The Philosopher
Gin and melon liqueur shaken with orange bitters and lemon, topped with Prosecco. A pale-green aperitif that invites long conversations.
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
190 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Gin
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Gin· not in your bar1 shot
Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical
- Orange Bitters· not in your bar1 dash
Or swap: Angostura Bitters — spicier, less citrus
- Prosecco· not in your barTop
Or swap: Cava (top up) — drier, toastier, Champagne (top up) — finer bubbles, splurge-worthy
- Lemon Juice· not in your bar1 dash
Or swap: Lime Juice — sharper, greener
- Melon Liqueur· not in your bar1 shot
Or swap: Kiwi Liqueur — same fruity-green vibe
Instructions
Add all the spirits in a shaker (best to use Hendricks gin) as well as the orange bitters and lemon juice.
Strain into a Margarita glass.
Top with Prosecco.
Pairs well with
Melon liqueur musing under Prosecco ponders light, elegant party bites:
- Melon and prosciutto skewers
- Goat cheese crostini
- Citrus olives
- Almond thins




