Pablo Alvarez de Cañas Special
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Pablo Alvarez de Cañas Special
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 1 swath | Lemon peel |
| 1 oz | Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac |
| 1 oz | Lustau Jarana Fino Sherry |
| 1⁄6 oz | Heering Cherry Liqueur |
| 1⁄6 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
How to make:
- Select a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of skewered pineapple cubes, Luxardo Maraschino Cherry and orange slice..
- REGAL SHAKE all ingredients (including lemon zest).
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- Garnish with skewered fruit.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Fino sherry - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Sherry is most prevalent on the palate, but all the other ingredients, including the lemon zest, also contribute to this subtle, balanced and altogether a most unusual cocktail.
History:
Recipe adapted from 1937 Bar Florida (later renamed Floridita) menu, Havana, Cuba.
PABLO ALVAREZ DE CAÑAS (Special)
Bar La Florida Cocktails, 1937
1 ounce Sherry "Tio Peper".
1 ounce "Tres Copas" cognac.
1 small spoon Creme Cacao.
1 small spoon Cherry Brand.
½ small spoon sugar.
Cap peel of one lemon ["Corteza de ¼ de limón" = Peel of ¼ lemon].
Shake with plenty of ice and serve it without straining, adorn with slices of pineapple and orange and 2 cherries.
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