Ambrosia Cocktail

Serve in a Martini glass...
¾	fl oz	Cognac
2	fl oz	Warninks Advocaat liqueur
1	fl oz	Licor 43
½	fl oz	Chartreuse Jaune (Yellow Chartreuse) Liqueur

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How to make:

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

Garnish:

Dust with grated nutmeg

Comment:

Easy-drinking but complex with a herbal edge.

About:

Created by yours truly (Simon Difford) and named after the Greek for 'elixir of life, the food of the Gods.' However, in Britain, Ambrosia is a brand of custard, so advocaat seemed appropriate. And if there is a God, he/she/it surely drinks Chartreuse.

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