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Le Punch Fantastique
Pierre Ferrand Cognac 1840 stars in this punch that's perfect for parties. This is the kind of sweet drink we like, eminently sippable but not syrupy, juice-dominated or unbalanced.
About This Recipe
| Yield: | 1 |
| Special equipment: | cocktail shaker and strainer |
Ingredients
- 3 sugar cubes
- 1 ounce club soda
- 1/2 ounce Carpano Antica vermouth
- 1/2 ounce lemon Juice
- 1/2 ounce Cherry Heering
- 1/4 ounce fresh ginger syrup (see below)
- 2 ounce Pierre Ferrand 1840 Original Formula Cognac
- 1/4 oz St Elizabeth allspice dram
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 ounce sparkling wine
- Brandied cherries for garnish (optional)
Procedures
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1
Muddle sugar cubes with club soda and bitters in a shaker. Add two ice cubes. Add all other ingredients except for sparkling wine. Stir.
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2
Strain into highball glass filled with ice and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
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3
For ginger syrup: Combine equal parts freshly pressed ginger juice and sugar in a small pan. Simmer until sugar dissolves.
