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Muckraker Punch
[Photo: Naomi Bishop]
This drink from Jim Romdall at Seattle's Vessel shows what a few more refined spirits will do to a punch. VSOP Cognac and aged sherry are lightened by the apricot and lemon.
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Muckraker Punch
About This Recipe
| Yield: | serves 1 |
| Active time: | 5 minutes |
| Total time: | 5 minutes |
| Special equipment: | cocktail shaker and strainer |
| This recipe appears in: | 6 Great Punch Recipes from Seattle Bars |
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Chateau d'Orignac VSOP Cognac
- 3/4 ounce Dry Sack 15 year sherry
- 1/2 ounce Giffard apricot liqueur
- 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- Garnish: lime twist
Procedures
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1
Combine cognac, sherry, apricot liqueur, lemon juice, and bitters in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds.
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2
Strain into ice-filled glass. Garnish with lime twist.
