Alabazam
I'm a huge fan of the Alabazam. On paper, it’s a simple Cognac sour, but it drinks with so much more complexity. The bright Cointreau and spicy Angostura bitters really pop against the Cognac base, making it a classic that absolutely deserves a spot in your rotation.
Recipe Ingredients
1.5 oz. (45 ml) Maison Rouge V.S.O.P. Cognac Add to Cart
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Cointreau Liqueur Add to Cart
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz. (15 ml) semi-rich simple syrup (1.5:1 sugar:water)
1 barspoon (~5 ml) Angostura Aromatic Bitters Add to Cart
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Cointreau Liqueur Add to Cart
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz. (15 ml) semi-rich simple syrup (1.5:1 sugar:water)
1 barspoon (~5 ml) Angostura Aromatic Bitters Add to Cart
Recipe Directions
1. Combine the Cognac, Cointreau, fresh lemon juice, semi-rich simple syrup, and Angostura bitters in a shaker.
2. Add ice and shake thoroughly until properly chilled.
3. Fine strain into a chilled coupe.
2. Add ice and shake thoroughly until properly chilled.
3. Fine strain into a chilled coupe.
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Maison Rouge V.S.O.P. Cognac
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$40.99
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Angostura Aromatic Bitters
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Cointreau Liqueur
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$49.99
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