Japanese cocktail

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Japanese cocktail

Easy
Less than 5 minutes
In June 1860, the first official Japanese delegation visited the United States and stayed at the Metropolitan Hotel in New York City, just a few blocks from Jerry Thomas' bar. To celebrate this first visit, the 'Professor' created this classic cocktail including cognac, orgeat, and bitters.

Ingredients

Merlet Brothers Blend Cognac50 ml - 2 oz
Orgeat syrup10 ml - ½ oz
Angostura bitters3 drops
* works with Merlet VSOP Cognac

Method

Pour all ingredients in a shaker with ice cubes. Stir with a bar spoon and strain in a small cocktail glass. Garnish with a small lemon twist.

Decoration : Small lemon twist

Service : Small cocktail glass