Classic Cocktail

Serve in a Martini glass...
2	fl oz	Cognac
½	fl oz	Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge
½	fl oz	Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
½	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lemon juice
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 (& optional sugar rim)

Comment:

Reminiscent of a Sidecar with Maraschino.

About:

Adapted form Harry Craddock's 1930 'The Savoy Cocktail Book'

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