Chatham Hotel Special

Serve in a Martini glass...
2	fl oz	Cognac
¾	fl oz	Warre's Otima 10yo tawny port
½	fl oz	Gabriel Boudier Dark Creme de Cacao
¼	fl oz	Single cream / half-and-half
¼	fl oz	Milk

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How to make:

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

Garnish:

Dust with grated nutmeg

Comment:

We've slightly changed the proportions and replaced the original lemon zest garnish with a little extra spice.

About:

This mid-1900s classic from New York's Chatham Hotel was resurrected by Ted Haigh in his 2004 book Vintage Spirits & Forgotten Cocktails.

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Port - tawny

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