Name: French Diamond
Prep time: 4 min
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 45 ml Cognac (brandy); 20 ml Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur; 10 ml Maple syrup; 10 ml Lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 15 ml Orange juice (freshly squeezed); 1 Angostura or other aromatic bitters

Serve in a

Coupe glass

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.

1 1/2 fl oz	Cognac (brandy)
2/3 fl oz	Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur
1/3 fl oz	Maple syrup
1/3 fl oz	Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1/2 fl oz	Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
1 dash	Angostura Aromatic Bitters
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Review:

This citrusy cognac-laced cocktail is fruity and edging towards the sweet side of balanced with maple syrup, lemon and orange juice.

History:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2015 by Ciprian Zsraga at The Hoxton Pony, London, England.

Nutrition:

One serving of French Diamond contains 208 calories.

Alcohol content:

1.5 standard drinks
21.01% alc./vol. (42.02° proof)
21.1 grams of pure alcohol

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