About
This cocktail was created in 2013 by Brad Farran for Death & Company. This shaken brandy cocktail is fruit-forward, tangy, and just a little unexpected. Strawberry and elderflower provide soft, floral brightness, while cinnamon and a touch of aged balsamic vinegar add spice and depth. Strawberry and balsamic may sound unusual in a drink, but they’re a classic pairing in the culinary world. Here, that same sweet-acid contrast gives the cocktail structure and intrigue.Cheers y’all!
Ingredients
- 2 oz · 60 mlCognac
- ¾ oz · 22.5 mlelderflower liqueur
- ¾ oz · 22.5 mlfresh lemon juice
- ¼ oz · 7.5 mlcinnamon syrup
- ½ tspaged balsamic vinegar
- 1 dashAngostura bitters
- 1 strawberry
Method
- 1
Add strawberry to shaker tin and gently muddle.
- 2
Add remaining ingredients and shake with ice until chilled.
- 3
Fine strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
- 4
Garnish with a strawberry.
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