Terroir

Serve in a Coupe glass...
2	fl oz	Cognac
¾	fl oz	Chardonnay (Chablis) white wine
½	fl oz	Wild Nettle cordial
½	fl oz	Chilled water (omit if using wet ice)

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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

Chablis’ white wine acidity balances rich nettle cordial in this sweet ‘n’ sour cognac based cocktail.

About:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2015 by Clotilde Lataille at Hawksmoor Spitalfields Bar, London, England.

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