The Philosopher

The Philosopher

By Celeste Pedro

Summer 2024 – Summer break is here, and we’ll either be on vacation or enjoying the perks of an empty faculty. Whatever your situation, why not add some cocktails to it? Robin Small (2016) says, “cocktails and philosophy have some strong affinities”. So I searched and learned there’s a cocktail called “The Philosopher”. Not only that, there are a few versions of it: there’s the gin and the cognac one, there’s the more tropical “Philosopher Abroad” and the “Armchair Philosopher”. No excuses there, right?

For those who’d rather enjoy a mocktail, unfortunately, no Philosopher version could be found… but I’ve read this is one of the best.

Mocktail

Hera’s crown, by Charles Joly

INGREDIENTS

Grenadine – 30 ml
Orange juice – 15 ml
Lemon juice – 15 ml

Shake with ice

Add club soda (60 ml) and mix.

Garnish with orange.

Cocktails

The Philosopher (cognac), by Cocktail Circus

INGREDIENTS

Cognac – 40 ml
Sweet Vermouth – 25 ml
Artichoke liqueur – 20 ml

Warm Coffee beans

The Philosopher (gin), by Drinky-drink

INGREDIENTS

Gin – 40 ml
Melon Liqueur – 40 ml
Orange Bitters – 1 dash
Lemon Juice – 1 dash

Top with Prosecco

The Philosopher Abroad, by makemeacocktail

INGREDIENTS

Lime juice – 15 ml
White rum – 60 ml
Sugar Syrup – 15 ml
Campari – 15 ml
Tropical Juice – 120 ml

Shake well

The Armchair Philosopher, by cocktailvirgin

INGREDIENTS

Rye Whiskey – 60 ml
Aperol – 15 ml
Dry Vermouth – 15ml
Bitter liqueur – 1 dash

Stir with ice