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:

Kümmel’s answer to the Stinger. 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 Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book. The name is French for 'what a life'.

Nutrition:

There are approximately 135 calories in one serving of Quelle Vie.

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