Metropole
Ingredients
- Cognac60 ml
- Dry vermouth30 ml
- 15 ml
- Peychaud's bitters2 dashes
- Orange bitters1 dash
- Ice
Garnish
Lemon twist and/or cocktail cherry
Flavor
Sweet, Bitter
Method
- Put the cognac, the dry vermouth, the simple syrup and the bitters in a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
- Stir about 30 seconds.
- Strain into a well chilled coupe, no ice.
- Finish with the lemon twist and/or the cocktail cherry.
About
A cognac Manhattan, created at New York's Hotel Metropole in the late 1800s. Dry and aromatic, with Peychaud's pink note in the background. This version uses dry vermouth, balanced by a small measure of syrup. Peychaud's and orange bitters are both included.
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