A.B.C. Cocktail

A.B.C. Cocktail image

Serve in

a Martini (small) glass...
7 fresh Mint leaves
1 fl oz Warre's Otima 10yo tawny port
1 fl oz Cognac V.S.O.P.
¼ fl oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
⅛ fl oz Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
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How to make:

TEAR mint and place in shaker. Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist & Luxardo Maraschino cherry

Comment:

Wonderfully delicate. Mint gives subtle freshness to the classic port and brandy combo.

About:

Vintage cocktail of unknown origin.

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