
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
©️Celeste Pedro | “The Philosopher”, IPM Monthly 3/7-8 (2024).
