Cold Deck
A balanced stirred cocktail combining brandy with sweet vermouth and white crème de menthe for a refreshing mintiness.
- 1½ ozcognac
- ¾ ozsweet vermouth
- ¾ ozwhite creme de menthe
- Mint leafgarnish
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Featured in the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book, the Cold Deck takes its name from card game slang referring to a stacked deck of cards. The drink's cool mint notes from the crème de menthe give a refreshing edge to the rich brandy and vermouth base.
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