French Cocktail

Serve in a Martini glass...
2	fl oz	Cognac
1½	fl oz	Fresh pressed pineapple juice
½	fl oz	Black raspberry liqueur

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How to make:

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

Garnish:

Pineapple wedge

Comment:

A simple riff on the 'French Martini' swapping the usual vodka for the more French cognac. Fruity and easy drinking.

About:

Created in June 2011 by yours truly (Simon Difford) at The Cabinet Room, London, England.

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