Sundowner #1
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Sundowner #1
Serve in a Martini glass
| 2 oz | Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac |
| 1⁄2 oz | Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur |
| 1⁄2 oz | Orange juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄2 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 3⁄4 oz | Chilled water omit if using wet ice |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Martini glass.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Review:
Cognac and orange served straight-up.
Variant:
Red Lion
History:
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:
One serving of Sundowner #1 contains 181 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.6 standard drinks
- 17.3% alc./vol. (17.3° proof)
- 22.1 grams of pure alcohol
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