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Improved Brandy Cocktail
Cognac, sugar, absinthe, maraschino, bitters. Jerry Thomas, 1876 — the brandy version of his Improved Whiskey Cocktail.
Servings
Served inRocks
MethodStirred
Ingredients
- Cognac VSOP2 ounces
- Demerara Syrup1 teaspoon
- Maraschino Liqueur1 bar spoon
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
- Absinthe0.13 ounce
- Lemon Peel1 each
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until well-chilled. Strain over a large ice cube. Express a lemon peel over and drop it in.
Notes
Same template as the Improved Whiskey Cocktail, with cognac. The absinthe and maraschino are seasoning.