Red Lion
Description
Red Lion is a masterpiece of classic cocktails that won a prize at the 1933 British Empire Cocktail Competition. Based on London Dry Gin, Grand Marnier's orange flavor creates a gorgeous aroma, while orange and lemon juices add refreshing acidity and sweetness. An interesting cocktail with a gap between its name being red lion while the actual color is beautiful golden. Despite being fruity and easy to drink, it has a solid alcoholic taste for adults.
Origin
Country of Origin: United Kingdom （1933）
In 1933, at the prestigious 'British Empire Cocktail Competition' held in London, Arthur Albert Tarling, head bartender at the prestigious London hotel 'Café Royal', created this cocktail and won a prize. This cocktail was named after the red lion logo of the prestigious British gin brand 'Booth's Gin' and was highly praised as a work expressing the dignity and elegance of the British Empire.
Birth Date Meaning
A devoted person who can become passionate with sharpness and warmth
The name Red Lion derives from the red lion symbolizing strength and courage, and the sharp taste of gin combined with the warm sweetness of orange expresses a personality that is passionate yet sincere. It represents an attractive character that combines the devotion to see things through once committed and the warmth to embrace others.
Famous Quotes
- "A cocktail that embodies the dignity of the British Empire in one glass" - Arthur Albert Tarling (Creator)
- "A masterpiece expressing the courage of the red lion in golden color" - Cocktail critic
Trivia
- A classic cocktail that won a prize at the 'British Empire Cocktail Competition' held in London in 1933
- Created by Arthur Albert Tarling, head bartender at Café Royal in London
- Named after the red lion logo of the prestigious British gin brand 'Booth's Gin'
- The red lion motif commonly found in European coats of arms is the background of the name
- The gap between the yellow color of the cocktail and the name 'Red Lion' became a topic of conversation
Recipe
Ingredients:
- London Dry Gin - 30 ml
- Grand Marnier (Orange Curacao) - 30 ml
- Orange juice - 15 ml
- Lemon juice - 15 ml
Instructions:
- Fill shaker with ice
- Pour 30ml London Dry Gin
- Add 30ml Grand Marnier
- Pour 15ml orange juice
- Add 15ml lemon juice
- Shake well
- Strain into chilled cocktail glass and garnish