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Yes, yes, I know modern convention calls for this cocktail to be stirred but Jerry Thomas stipulates to shake it and it's much "improved" by shaking. "Shake...
Superb. Cognac delicately fortified and scented with fruit and bitters. Not overly sweet as some vintage cocktails can be. Brought out the dry nuttiness of the Courvoisier that I used.