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fruity, bittersweet, warming

Star Cocktail

An elegant apple brandy cocktail with sweet vermouth and bitters, essentially a Manhattan made with American applejack.

brandyEasy~24% ABV
MethodStirGlassCoupeIcenoneGarnishLemon twist
⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • ozapplejack
  • ozsweet vermouth
  • 2 dashesangostura bitters
  • Lemon twistgarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2Stir for 20-30 seconds until well chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. 4Garnish with a lemon twist.
#classic#savoy#stirred#applejack#manhattan-style
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History & Origin

The Star Cocktail from the Savoy Cocktail Book showcases applejack in a vermouth-and-bitters template similar to a Manhattan. The apple notes add autumnal character to this stirred classic.

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