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Thunder Cocktail

A rich brandy flip with egg yolk and a bold pinch of cayenne pepper for unexpected heat.

brandyMedium~24% ABV

MethodShakeGlassCocktail GlassIcenoneGarnishCayenne pepper dusting

⚠ Contains: 🥚 Egg, 🍷 Sulfites

Recipe

Serves1

Ingredients

2 ozcognac
1 wholeegg yolk
1 teaspoonpowdered sugar
1 pinchcayenne pepper

Tools

cocktail shakerjiggerstrainer

Instructions

1Add cognac, egg yolk, and powdered sugar to a shaker without ice.
2Add a small pinch of cayenne pepper.
3Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
4Add ice and shake again until well chilled.
5Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
6Dust the top with cayenne pepper.

#classic#savoy#flip#spicy

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History & Origin

The Thunder Cocktail from Harry Craddock's 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book is an unusual flip-style drink with cayenne pepper.

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