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6 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • Lemon wedge
  • Superfine sugar, for rim
  • 1 1/4 ounces Courvoisier VS cognac
  • 1 1/4 ounces Cointreau
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 orange twist, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1
    Moisten the rim of a cocktail glass with the lemon wedge.
  2. 2
    Carefully dip the rim in the sugar so that only the very top edge is coated evenly.
  3. 3
    Place the glass in the freezer to let the sugar rim harden.
  4. 4
    Pour the cognac, Cointreau, and juice into a mixing glass.
  5. 5
    Add large cold ice cubes and shake vigorously.
  6. 6
    Strain into the prepared cocktail glass.
  7. 7
    Garnish with the orange twist.
  8. 8
    Dominant Flavors: citrus, heavy on oranges with orange on the nose
  9. 9
    Body: medium, rich
  10. 10
    Dryness: medium
  11. 11
    Complexity: low to medium
  12. 12
    Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: sugar granules and oak
  13. 13
    Finish: short with orange oil and lemon overtones
  14. 14
    Glass: cocktail

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