Summit

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Serve in

an Old-fashioned glass...
1 twist Fresh lime (zest)
1 slice Fresh root ginger (thumbnail sized)
1½ fl oz Cognac
2 fl oz Lemonade/Sprite/7-Up
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How to make:

Lightly MUDDLE lime zest and ginger slices in base of mixing glass. Add other ingredients, STIR with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

Cucumber peel

Comment:

A cocktail created by a committee rather than any one bartender. "How many bartenders does it take to change a light bulb?" jokes are appropriate.

About:

Created in January 2008 when around 20 of the world's top mixologists gathered at The International Cognac Summit at the invitation of the BNIC.

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