Récif Des Pêcheurs

Récif Des Pêcheurs

Photo and recipe by Passion Cocktail

 

Take a plunge into the fascinating world of maritime regions with the Récif Des Pêcheurs cocktail. It's a tribute to the sea and the traditional art of lobster fishing. The cocktail draws its character from "Récif" gin from Distillerie des Marigots. This spirit reflects the maritime terroir while evoking botanical aromas.
The touch of white Lillet adds elegance and fruity sweetness, balancing the power of the gin with its floral and slightly lemony notes. It acts as a bridge between the character of the gin and the other components of the blend. Amaro Nonino is the spirit that adds a surprising effect at first sight. It's a very complex spirit with herbaceous notes that add depth and originality. It is therefore used in small doses to prevent its herbaceous notes from becoming too dominant.
Lemon juice and simple syrup combine acidity and sweetness, achieving a perfect balance that accentuates the cocktail's freshness and liveliness. The touch of Mirin Mito syrup adds a subtle, unexpected umami touch. The most striking detail is undoubtedly Stimpson's Mactre brine, from a canning process refined by Crabiers du Nord. It's an excellent substitute for the olive brine often used to create martinis. This well-balanced brine is a real nod to the sea.
Finally, the addition of Tonic 1642 light gives the whole an effervescence that relaxes the aromas and adds a lightness to the blend. The garnish uses a lobster claw stalk, a basil head and a lemon slice.
A cocktail underlined by the duality of sea and land!

Ingredients 

  • 1.5 oz Gin Récif Distillerie Des Marigots
  • 0.5 oz Lillet white
  • 0.25 oz Amaro Nonino
  • 1 oz Lemon juice
  • 0.75 oz Simple syrup
  • 0.25 oz Mirin Mito syrup
  • 0.25 oz Canned Stimpson clam from Pêcheries Manicouagan
  • 2 oz Tonic 1642 light
  • Garnished with lobster claw stalk, basil head and lemon slice

Preparation:

  1. Place all ingredients in the base of a shaker
  2. Fill with ice and shake the mixture
  3. Double strain into a cooled bowl
  4. Lengthen with tonic 1642 light
  5. Decorate with a lobster claw stalk, a head of basil and a slice of lemon in the shape of a sun.

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