Japanese Cocktail
Created by Jerry Thomas in 1862 — perhaps the oldest named cognac cocktail, combining brandy with orgeat and Angostura bitters for a silky, almond-kissed classic. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Cognac
- 0.5 oz Orgeat syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Complement this vintage cognac cocktail with French pastries, macarons, or delicate almond-based desserts that echo the orgeat's nuttiness. Soft cheeses like Brie or creamy custard-based dishes also enhance the drink's sophisticated, nutty profile.
Instructions
Add cognac, orgeat, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice
Stir for 20 to 25 seconds until well chilled
Strain into a chilled coupe glass
Express a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in
Tips
Created by the father of American mixology for a visiting Japanese delegation Orgeat provides a subtle almond sweetness that rounds out the cognac beautifully Use a VS or VSOP cognac — save the XO for sipping neat