Quitting Ordinary

Serve in a Coupe glass...
1	fl oz	Cognac
1½	fl oz	Cold Earl Grey tea
½	fl oz	Lejay Creme de Cassis de Dijon liqueur (18%)
½	fl oz	Martini Rosso sweet vermouth
½	spoon	Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)

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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Orange zest twist

Comment:

Earl Grey tea tannins balance rich crème de cassis in this bittersweet, aperitif cocktail.

About:

Created in 2015 by Tom Blundell at Cosy Kettle, London, England.

Nutrition:

There are approximately 183 calories in one serving of Quitting Ordinary.

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