Biblical Sidecar

Serve in a Coupe glass...
1	dried	Clove
2	fl oz	Cognac
½	fl oz	Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge
¼	fl oz	King's Ginger Liqueur
¾	fl oz	Freshly squeezed orange juice

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How to make:

MUDDLE cloves in base of shaker. Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Orange zest twist

Comment:

Cognac and freshly squeezed orange juice warmed with ginger and clove spice.

About:

A Christmas cocktail created in October 2011 by yours truly (Simon Difford) at the Cabinet Room, London, England.

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