L'Indochine

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass...
1⅔	fl oz	Cognac
⅓	fl oz	Coffee liqueur
⅓	fl oz	Lapsang Souchong Tea liqueur
1	dash	Angostura Orange Bitters
1	dash	Bittermens Boston Bittahs

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How to make:

STIR all the ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

Orange zest twist

Comment:

This stirred cognac-based cocktail is reminiscent both an old-fashioned and a Godfather with notes of citrus, coffee and tea.

About:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2015 by Trinh Quan Huy-Philip, Vietnam.

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