Japanese Cocktail

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Cognac
  • 15 ml Orgeat
  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Garnish Lemon peel

Preparation

  1. Stir all ingredients with ice.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.

Origin Story

The Japanese Cocktail is believed to have been created in the 19th century, possibly by a bartender in San Francisco, and is one of the earliest cocktails to incorporate orgeat syrup. Its name reflects the growing fascination with Japanese culture during that era.

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