Garnish:
Lemon zest twist
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass. (No need to muddle mint.)
5 fresh | Mint leaves |
2 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
1/4 fl oz | Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur |
1/6 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°brix) |
1 dash | Boker's bitters |
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Review:
Thanks to mint and a vigorous shake, this bite-sized after dinner cocktail is superbly refreshing.
History:
Alcohol content:
- 1.6 standard drinks
- 30% alc./vol. (60° proof)
- 21.8 grams of pure alcohol
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