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Winter Cocktail

Serve in a Martini glass...
2	fl oz	Cognac
½	fl oz	Sour apple liqueur
½	fl oz	Noilly Prat Extra Dry
¼	fl oz	Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)

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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

Reminiscent of an Apple Cart (a Calvados Sidecar), this is simple, balanced and tastes great.

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