Garnish:
Lemon zest twist (& optional sugar rim)
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
1 1/2 fl oz | Rémy Martin 1738 Cognac |
1/2 fl oz | Luxardo Maraschino liqueur |
1/2 fl oz | Orange Curaçao liqueur |
1/2 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
1/3 fl oz | Chilled water (omit if using wet ice) |
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Review:
Reminiscent of a Sidecar with maraschino liqueur.
History:
Adapted from a recipe in Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book.
CLASSIC COCKTAIL
Harry Craddock, 1930
1/6 Lemon Juice.
1/6 Curaçao.
1/6 Maraschino.
1/2 Brandy.
Shake and strain into cocktail glass.
Frost rim of glass with castor sugar. Squeeze lemon peel on top.
Alcohol content:
- 1.7 standard drinks
- 23.23% alc./vol. (46.46° proof)
- 23.2 grams of pure alcohol
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