The Surfer

Serve in a Collins glass...
4	fl oz	Lemonade (English-style)
2	fl oz	Cognac

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How to make:

POUR lemonade into ice-filled glass to two-thirds full. FLOAT cognac over lemonade. Serve with straws and instruct drinker to stir ingredients before drinking.

Garnish:

Lemon slice

Comment:

Simple but tasty and very refreshing. The use of good ice and a quality lemonade is essential to this drink's success.

About:

Created in 2008 by yours truly (Simon Difford). The original Cognac Surfer is made by floating cognac on mineral water.

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