East India House

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Serve in

a Martini glass...
2 fl oz Cognac
½ fl oz Bacardi Ocho Anos
½ fl oz Triple sec liqueur
½ fl oz Fresh pressed pineapple juice
2 dash Angostura Orange Bitters
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How to make:

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

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

Dry and challenging - rewarding for some.

About:

I've adapted this recipe from a classic cocktail which is thought to have been created in the 19th century by Harry Johnson: I've doubled the quantities of everything but cognac.

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