Fairbank Cocktail
By Robert Hess
This cocktail was believed to have been named after Douglas Fairbanks Sr. If that was the case, then why is it “Fairbank” and not “Fairbanks”? An alternate story says it was named after Charles Warren Fairbank, who was Theodore Roosevelt’s vice president.
Recipe
Ingredients
1 1/2 ounces gin
1/2 ounce dry vermouth
2 dashes Bitter Truth Orange Bitters
2 dashes crème de noyeux
Instructions
Stir with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with a cherry (although I forgot to).
Comments
Ahhh, Creme de Noyeux. Yet ANOTHER ingredient I can’t get in Canada. Anyone know a decent sorce in the States incase I do some cross border shopping?
Canada is a big place. If you live in Ontario, a plus. I am in Detroit. I am sure you get the picture. Glad to help.
I am in Ontario, but I’m fortunate to get around. Any leads by the borders would be great. Even anyplace in California, I think I’ll be out there sometime soon.
Ginty, I’ll get back to you today. Check this site. I am going to the Wine Shop in a few mins to check for SNAP, so I will check the other for both of us.
Well Ginty,this is your lucky day - I found it and it is less than $8.00 (US) for one Liter.
I couldn’t believe it. I think it is a Hiram Walker Brand so am surprised it’s not in Canada.
I found it in Rochester Hills, MI at Red Wagon Wine Shoppe. If you cross at Sarnia it will only be an hour + a few mins. If you cross at the tunnel , it is N.on I-75 about 35 Miles,easy drive. A nice store with min state prices so you might even find a few other items while you are there. Adieu
Woah, thanks Steve! I appreciate the detective work. I might be that way soon, so I’ll be sure to stop by. Ha! You’d be surprised how many Canadian products we DON’T have access to in Ontario. The LCBO is run by idiots.
Anytime my friend.
I live in Winnipeg, and I usually frequent Happy Harry’s in Fargo, ND, when I go shopping over the border. Its a liquor store the size of a Toys R Us. They have alot of things that I can’t get here in Canada.
Do they have a web site and do they ship out of state ?
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