Siege of Constantinople
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Raki and vodka lengthened with tonic water, with gomme syrup for sweetness and Angostura for spice, led by the aniseed character of the raki. Created by Joe Williams in Canterbury, UK, in 2012.
Similar names: Constantinople, Siege of Havana
Joe Williams of Canterbury created the Siege of Constantinople in 2012 while trying out a fresh batch of chile-infused vodka. The raki in the drink came from a trip to Istanbul, and the creator wanted to capture some of the sensations of that visit, which gave the drink its name.
Method
Shaken
Glass
coupe
Difficulty
Medium
Flavor Profile
Ingredients
Servings:
1
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5 drops
I haven't tried substitutions, but orange bitters could work
2 tsp
41 ml
41 ml
The flatter the better!
15 ml
Chile-infused (for at least a month, strong heat
🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-free
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AdInstructions
- Briefly stir in a mixing glass to release carbonation from the tonic.
- Gently shake to combine, being careful and moving slowly due to residual fizziness.
- Pour into a chilled small tumbler without any garnishes.