Waldorf
A spirit-forward pre-Prohibition classic from the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel — cognac stirred with absinthe, sweet vermouth, and bitters for a bold, anise-laced nightcap. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Cognac
- 0.8 oz Sweet vermouth
- 0.3 oz Absinthe
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve before or after dinner with dark chocolate-covered nuts or Roquefort cheese; the spirit-forward complexity demands sophisticated flavor companions that won't compete.
Instructions
Add cognac, sweet vermouth, absinthe, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice
Stir for 25 to 30 seconds until well chilled
Strain into a chilled coupe glass
Express a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in
Tips
From the Old Waldorf-Astoria bar book, this cocktail dates to the early 1900s The absinthe should accent, not dominate — a little goes a long way If absinthe is too intense, rinse the glass with it instead of adding it to the mix