Fancy Brandy

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Serve in

a Martini glass...
2 fl oz Cognac
¼ fl oz Triple sec liqueur
⅛ fl oz Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
½ 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:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

The appropriately named brandy based drink benefits from dilution, hence my addition of a splash of water.

About:

Adapted from a recipe by Charles Schumann, Munich, Germany, and published in his 'American Bar'. Very similar to Jerry Thomas' Fancy Brandy Cocktail, published in his 1862 edition.

Nutrition:

There are approximately 166 calories in one serving of Fancy Brandy.

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