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a Martini glass...
1¼ fl oz Cognac
1¼ fl oz Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge Liqueur
1¼ fl oz Freshly squeezed orange juice
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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Orange zest twist

Comment:

The perfect balance of cognac and orange juice. One to celebrate the 2012 Games perhaps?

About:

Adapted from a recipe in Harry Craddock's 1930 'Savoy Cocktail Book'.

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