Precursory Cocktail
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Precursory Cocktail
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Cockburn's Tawny Eyes Port |
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth |
| 1⁄4 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 1⁄6 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 3 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
| 3 dash | Orange Bitters by Angostura optional |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest and quarter orange slice wheel..
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- Express lemon zest twist over the cocktail and discard.
- Garnish with quarter orange slice on rim.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Tawny port, Vermouth rosso alla vaniglia (e.g. Antica Formula) - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
The winning cocktail from CLASS magazine Bartender of the Year 2009.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2009 by Tim Philips at Milk & Honey in London, England.
Nutrition:
One serving of Precursory Cocktail contains 169 calories
Alcohol content:
- 0.9 standard drinks
- 11.74% alc./vol. (11.74° proof)
- 12.2 grams of pure alcohol
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