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complex, herbal, anise, dry

Bombay Cocktail

A sophisticated brandy cocktail with both vermouths, curacao, and a whisper of absinthe.

brandyMedium~26% ABV
MethodStirGlassCocktail GlassIcenoneGarnishLemon twist
⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 1 ozcognac
  • Β½ ozdry vermouth
  • Β½ ozsweet vermouth
  • ΒΌ ozorange curacao
  • 1 dashabsinthe
  • Lemon twistgarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2Stir until well chilled, about 30 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  4. 4Express a lemon twist over the drink and use as garnish.
#classic#savoy#stirred#complex
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History & Origin

From Harry Craddock's 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book, the Bombay Cocktail No. 2 combines brandy with both dry and sweet vermouths, orange curacao, and a dash of absinthe.

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