Cognac and Grand Marnier are well-suited bedfellows in this spirit-forward "stiff steadier". Dry vermouth combines with these surprisingly well. Adding...
Burnt fuselage indeed. The orange colour and flavour come with a warmth and intensity that by some sensory magic conjures the title. I happened to use a blood orange twist which unintentionally but very happily amplified the effect!
Just realised I had noted this one to make some while back and forgot till I visited the 20 best cognac cocktails list yesterday. Being an easy cocktail to make and having started to show my husband how to make some too, I thought this was a good one to give him to make and it was great, bless.