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Nelson's Blood Cocktail

This carpet scary, appropriately named, blood red cocktail balances the rich fruitiness of port with the fortifying complexity of cognac. A popular drink...
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William Smith’s Avatar William Smith
30th November at 04:04
I used Courvoisier, our local Temecula Valley vintage Port 2009, and a dash of Fee Bros Chocolate Bitters. Very pleasant and not at all as heavy as I'd anticipated. A lovely after-holiday drink.
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
22nd October 2022 at 02:53
Excellent evening sipper or night cap. Both ingredients work perfectly together. Since there are only two ingredients, this is one time you want to use the best you have of both ingredients. Smooth and flavourful.
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William Smith’s Avatar William Smith
30th November at 04:08
I concur with the quality of ingredients. If I'd used my cheap old Trader Joe's cocktail cognac, this would have been a much poorer drink.
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