Champs-Elysees Cocktail

Serve in a Coupe glass...
1½	fl oz	Cognac
½	fl oz	Chartreuse Verte (Green Chartreuse)
¼	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼	fl oz	Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
2	dash	Angostura Aromatic Bitters
½	fl oz	Chilled water (omit if using wet ice)

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How to make:

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

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

A great after dinner drink for lovers of cognac and Chartreuse.

About:

The Champs-Élysées is named after the touristy Parisian boulevard.

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