Garnish:
Scorched thyme sprig
How to make:
DASH bitters over sugar cube in stirring glass and MUDDLE cube to crush. ADD other ingredients and stir to dissolve sugar. Add ice and STIR. Fine strain into chilled glass.
| 1 cube | Demerara / dark Muscovado / brown sugar |
| 3 dash | Peychaud's or other Creole-style bitters |
| 3 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
| 2 sprig | Fresh thyme |
| 1 2/3 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur |
| 1/3 fl oz | Full-bodied sweet vermouth (e.g. Antica Formula) |
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Review:
It most certainly is! As the name suggests, aromatic thyme subtly influences this spirituous cognac-based cocktail, with Grand Marnier adding rich but delicate zesty orange notes.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created by Tom Noori at Montpellier Wine Bar, Cheltenham, England
Alcohol content:
- 1.7 standard drinks
- 31.47% alc./vol. (62.94° proof)
- 24.2 grams of pure alcohol
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