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Japanese Cocktail
The Japanese Cocktail, curiously made with mostly French ingredients, is like an Old Fashioned with a rich and nutty twist. This classic cocktail included in Jerry Thomas' Bar-Tender's Guide in 1862.
Japanese Cocktail
About This Recipe
| Yield: | Serves 1 |
| Active time: | 2 minutes |
| Total time: | 2 minutes |
| Special equipment: | Mixing glass, bar spoon |
Ingredients
- 2 ounces cognac
- 1/2 ounce orgeat
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- Lemon peel for garnish
Procedures
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1
Fill a mixing glass half full with ice. Add cognac, orgeat, and bitters. Stir well.
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2
Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
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3
Twist lemon peel over the drink and drop in as a garnish.
