Christmas Pudding & Custard Cocktail

Serve in a Coupe glass...
1½	fl oz	Warninks Advocaat liqueur
1½	fl oz	Cognac
¾	fl oz	Fino sherry

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How to make:

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

Garnish:

Serve a shot of chilled Pedro Ximenez sherry on the side

Comment:

As the name suggests this drink combines flavours reminiscent of alcoholic custard with Pedro Ximenez sherry resembling liquid Christmas pudding.

About:

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

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