Titre Provisoire (Provisional Title)

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Serve in

a Coupe glass...
1½ fl oz Cognac
⅕ fl oz Crème de Figue
⅕ fl oz Noilly Prat Extra Dry Vermouth
⅙ fl oz Benedictine D.O.M. Liqueur
1 dash Cider vinegar
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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Orange zest twist (discard)

Comment:

Characterful cognac, herbal Bénédictine and rich fig liqueur are harmoniously balanced by dry vermouth and cider vinegar. This drink is finely balanced but when achieved it sings.

About:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2015 by Matt Robertson at Hawksmoor Spitalfields, London, England. Matt’s original recipe calls for Martell Cordon Bleu cognac.

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