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Frank Sullivan

A tart Sidecar relative featuring brandy with Lillet, Cointreau, and lemon - quinine bitterness adds sophistication.

brandyMedium~22% ABV
MethodShakeGlassCoupeIcenoneGarnishSugar rim (optional), lemon twist
⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • ¾ ozcognac
  • ¾ ozlillet blanc
  • ¾ ozcointreau
  • ¾ ozlemon juice
  • Sugar rim (optional), lemon twistgarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Optionally rim a coupe with sugar.
  2. 2Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  3. 3Shake until well chilled.
  4. 4Strain into the prepared coupe.
  5. 5Garnish with a lemon twist.
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History & Origin

From the Savoy Cocktail Book, the Frank Sullivan is often compared to a Sidecar but the Kina Lillet (now Lillet Blanc) adds a subtle quinine bitterness that distinguishes it. A sugar rim optional but recommended for balance.

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