Young Man Cocktail
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Young Man Cocktail
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac |
| 1⁄2 oz | Strucchi Rosso Vermouth |
| 1⁄3 oz | Orange Curaçao liqueur |
| 2 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of skewered Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- Garnish with skewered cherry.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Rosso/rouge/sweet vermouth (di Torino) - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
This particular Young Man is essentially a cognac-based Sweet Manhattan with a splash of orange curaçao. I've used rather more curaçao than the "2 Dashes" specified in Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book.
History:
Adapted from a recipe in Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book.
YOUNG MAN COCKTAIL.
Harry Craddock, 1930
1 Dashes Angostura Bitters.
2 Dashes Curaçao.
¼ Italian Vermouth.
¾ Brandy.
Shake well and strain into cocktail glass. Add olive or cherry.
Nutrition:
One serving of Young Man Cocktail contains 156 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 27.52% alc./vol. (27.52° proof)
- 19.4 grams of pure alcohol
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