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Cuban Cocktail
A brandy sour rounded with apricot — lime, cognac, and stone-fruit liqueur, bright and a little plush. The 'Cuban Cocktail No. 1' of the old books.
Servings
Served inCoupe
MethodShaken
Ingredients
- Cognac1½ ounces
- Apricot Liqueur¾ ounce
- Fresh Lime Juice¾ ounce
- Lime Wheel1 each
Directions
Shake cognac, apricot liqueur, and lime juice with ice. Double-strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Notes
From the Savoy and Cuban bar manuals of the 1920s. Not to be confused with rum drinks of the same era; this one is brandy-based.