The Southern Alliance

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Serve in

an Old-fashioned glass...
1⅔ fl oz Cognac
⅔ fl oz Punt E Mes vermouth
½ fl oz Apricot brandy liqueur
½ spoon Balsamic vinegar of Modena
1 dash Plum bitters
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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass (preferably a large chunk of block ice).

Garnish:

Orange zest twist & Luxardo maraschino cherries

Comment:

Cognac shines with a delicate fruitiness in this dryish, bittersweet stirred cocktail served on the rocks.

About:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2015 by Angelos Bafas at Fabrica Cocktail Bar, Drama, Greece.

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