Quelle Vie

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Serve in

a Martini glass...
2 fl oz Cognac
½ fl oz Mentzendorff Kummel Liqueur
¾ fl oz Chilled water (omit if using wet ice)
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How to make:

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

Garnish:

Orange zest twist

Comment:

To quote Harry Craddock, "Brandy gives you courage and Kümmel makes you cautious, thus giving you the perfect mixture of bravery and caution, with the bravery predominating."

About:

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

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