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Sundowner #1

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Serve in

a Martini glass...
2 fl oz Cognac
½ fl oz Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge Liqueur
½ fl oz Freshly squeezed orange juice
½ fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
¾ fl oz Chilled water (omit if using wet ice)
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How to make:

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

Garnish:

Orange zest twist

Comment:

Cognac and orange served straight-up.

Variant:

Red Lion

About:

This cocktail is popular in South Africa where it is made with locally produced brandy and a local orange liqueur called Van der Hum.

Nutrition:

There are approximately 176 calories in one serving of Sundowner #1.

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