Sundowner #1

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (6 ratings)

Serve in a

Martini glass

Garnish:

Orange zest twist

How to make:

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

2 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
1/2 fl oz Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur
1/2 fl oz Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
1/2 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
3/4 fl oz Chilled water (omit if using wet ice)
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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.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.7 standard drinks
  • 18.98% alc./vol. (37.96° proof)
  • 24.2 grams of pure alcohol
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