Sundowner #1

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.

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