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Author: Nicole
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 ounces cognac
- ¾ ounce orange liqueur (such as Cointreau, Grand Marnier, dry curaçao, or a triple sec) (see Notes)
- ¾ ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed (~ ½ lemon) (see Notes)
- Garnish with an orange twist and sugar rim (optional)
Instructions
- (Optional) Place a few teaspoons of sugar on a small plate. Using one of the already juiced lemon halves, run it around the rim of half a coupe or Nick and Nora glass to wet it. Hold the glass upside down and dip the wet half of the glass into the sugar. Press the glass down gently and twist it until it’s evenly coated. Set aside.
- Add the Cognac, orange liqueur and lemon juice to a shaker filled with ice and shake until well-chilled.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist.
Notes
* I used Cointreau for the orange liqueur in this recipe.
* Before squeezing lemons, heat it in a microwave for about 20 seconds and then rub it back and forth on the counter top. This easy two-step process results in more juice per piece of fruit.
* Before squeezing lemons, heat it in a microwave for about 20 seconds and then rub it back and forth on the counter top. This easy two-step process results in more juice per piece of fruit.
Recipe by Riegl Palate at https://www.rieglpalate.com/sidecar/