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Waterbury

A rich and silky flip-style cocktail combining brandy, lemon, sugar, and egg white for creamy citrus indulgence.

brandyMedium~22% ABV
MethodShakeGlassCoupeIcenoneGarnishNone
⚠ Contains: 🥚 Egg, 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • ozcognac
  • ¾ ozlemon juice
  • ½ ozsimple syrup
  • 1 ozegg white
  • 1 barspoongrenadine
Instructions
  1. 1Add all ingredients to a shaker.
  2. 2Dry shake vigorously without ice for 15 seconds.
  3. 3Add ice and shake again until well chilled.
  4. 4Strain into a chilled coupe.
  5. 5Serve without garnish.
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History & Origin

The Waterbury from the Savoy Cocktail Book is named for the Connecticut city known for its clockmaking heritage. This egg white cocktail creates a beautifully silky texture that elevates simple brandy and citrus into something special.

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