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Classic Cocktail

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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
1⁄2 fl oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
1⁄2 fl oz Ferrand Dry Curaçao liqueur
1⁄2 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄4 fl oz Chilled water/mineral water (omit if using wet ice)

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Optionally, RIM glass with sugar (moisten the outside edge with orange juice and dip into sugar).
  3. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Classic Cocktail contains 187 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.6 standard drinks
  • 21.72% alc./vol. (43.44° proof)
  • 22.7 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Adapted from a recipe in Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book.

CLASSIC COCKTAIL
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.

Harry Craddock, 1930

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Review

Reminiscent of a Sidecar with maraschino liqueur.

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Comments & Discussion

Diane Denison
I wanted to make a cocktail with a cognac base and found this in the Savoy cocktail book. I used dry curacao. I'm really happy with it. I'm surprised it's not better known.
score: 1
Amy Louisiana
I used Ferrand Dry Curacao and I wouldn't change a thing. It was perfect.
score: 2
Chris Dimal
I'd actually say this is like a sweet-ish digestif cocktail. Nice and sweet with the mandarin liqueur I used (in place of the Curaçao). The brandy mostly went missing, though maybe if I sub in some Cognac, it could be better. I did use a sugar rim, since I was worried about how dry it might have been without it.
score: 1
Dávid Ugróczi
I think this cocktail needs way more citrus, the first time i tried this with the recipe above and i found the Maraschino too overpowering for my taste, also too much sweetness.
I recently made it again with 25 ml of lemon juice and the result was a very nice, balanced drink, essentially a Sidecar with subtle cherry/almond notes from the Maraschino.
score: 2
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Agreed. Needed more citrus. I've upped to Craddock's proportions with 15ml (1/2oz) lemon juice.
score: 1
Jim Stevenson
Probably my favorite Gran Marnier-containing cocktail. Just the right amount of that orange punch
score: 2
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Looking at the original Savoy recipe I note Craddock specifies orange curaçao rather than Grand Marnier so I have amended the above recipe accordingly. Obviously, please select your choice of orange liqueur according to personal preference.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
A very subtle cocktail and great for after dinner. The Maraschino adds an interesting taste.
score: 1

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