Spitfire

Serve in a Martini glass...
2	fl oz	Cognac
½	fl oz	Sauvignon blanc white wine
1	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lemon juice
½	fl oz	Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
½	fl oz	Pasteurised egg white

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How to make:

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

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

A brandy sour with a splash of dry white wine.

About:

Created in 2006 by Tony Conigliaro at Shochu Lounge, London, England.

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