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shakenCoupeorange twist, sugar rim optional23% vol
Cognac's answer to the sour: brandy, orange liqueur and lemon in a coupe — Paris in the twenties, still perfectly dressed.
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Strong
Fresh
Ingredients
- Cognac50 ml
- Orange liqueur20 ml
- Fresh lemon juice20 ml
≈ 113 ml · 2.1 standard drinks
Open in the Mix LabHow to
- 1Shake hard with ice.
- 2Double-strain into a chilled coupe (sugar rim first if using).
- 3Express the orange twist over the top.
Remy's tip
The classic 2:1:1 is a starting point; I pull the liqueur back a touch so the cognac speaks first. Sugar rim only if your lemons are angry.
