Precursory Cocktail

Precursory Cocktail image
Serve in
a Coupe glass...
1½ shot Tawny port
1½ shot Carpano Antica Formula vermouth
¼ shot Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
⅛ shot Freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters BUY
3 dash Angostura Orange Bitters(optional) BUY
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How to make:

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

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist (discarded) & orange slice

Comment:

The winning cocktail from CLASS magazine Bartender of the Year 2009.

Origin:

Adapted from a drink created in 2009 by Tim Philips at Milk & Honey, London, England.

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