The Zamboanga 'Zeinie' Cocktail

Serve in a Martini glass...
2	fl oz	Cognac
¼	fl oz	Maraschino syrup (from cherry jar)
1	fl oz	Fresh pressed pineapple juice
½	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lime juice
2	dash	Angostura Aromatic Bitters

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Maraschino syrup (from cherry jar) image

How to make:

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

Garnish:

Lime zest twist (discarded) & cherry

Comment:

Reminiscent of a tropical Sidecar.

About:

Adapted from a recipe purloined from Charles H. Baker Jr's classic book, The Gentleman's Companion. He describes this as "another palate twister from the land where the Monkeys Have No Tails. This drink found its way down through the islands to Mindanao from Manila..."

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