The Philosopher
The Philosopher is a strong gin spritz, fruity and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a margarita glass.
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 28 out of 100
- Sweet
- 77 out of 100
- Fruity
- 79 out of 100
- Herbal
- 39 out of 100
- Boozy
- 63 out of 100
How to make The Philosopher
To make The Philosopher, shake with ice and strain into a margarita glass: 1½ oz gin, 1½ oz Melon Liqueur, 1 dash Orange Bitters, 1 dash lemon juice and prosecco.
You'll need
- Gin1½ oz
- Melon Liqueur1½ oz
- Orange Bitters1 dash
- Lemon Juice1 dash
- Proseccotop up
Instructions
- 1
Chill a margarita glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add gin, melon liqueur, orange bitters and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled margarita glass.
- 6
Top with prosecco.
- 7
Give it one gentle stir.
Why shake? Lemon juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
The Philosopher questions
What does The Philosopher taste like?
Mostly fruity and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 19% ABV once mixed.
How strong is The Philosopher?
About 19% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between The Philosopher and a French 75?
Both use gin and lemon juice. The Philosopher adds Melon Liqueur, Orange Bitters and prosecco, while the French 75 uses simple syrup and champagne. Both are shaken, but The Philosopher goes in a margarita glass and the French 75 in a champagne flute. The Philosopher is the stronger of the two.
Can I make The Philosophers in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 9 oz gin, 9 oz Melon Liqueur, ¼ oz Orange Bitters and ¼ oz lemon juice in a jug and chill it. Add 5½ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Top each glass with prosecco as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve The Philosopher in?
A margarita glass.