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
Flavor profile
Gin
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Gin1 shot
- Orange Bitters1 dash
- ProseccoTop
- Lemon Juice1 dash
- Melon Liqueur1 shot
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep The Philosopher close to the original.
Instead of Gin
- Old Tom Gin— slightly softer and sweeter
- Vodka— cleaner, less botanical
Instead of Orange Bitters
- Angostura Bitters— spicier, less citrus
Instead of Prosecco
- Cava— drier, toastier
- Champagne— finer bubbles, splurge-worthy
Instead of Lemon Juice
- Lime Juice— sharper, greener
Instead of Melon Liqueur
- 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
Similar taste
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