Titre Provisoire (Provisional Title)

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Serve in
a Coupe glass...
1½ shot Martell VSOP Médaillon cognac BUY
⅕ shot Crème de Figue (fig) liqueur
⅕ shot Martini Extra Dry vermouth BUY
⅙ shot Benedictine D.O.M. BUY
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.

Origin:

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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