Champs Élysées

An alpine herbal liqueur adds a botanical layer to brandy, lemon and sugar syrup. This published adaptation uses génépy, with aromatic bitters and a lemon peel rounding out its short sour format.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

• 45 ml Brandy
• 22.5 ml Dolin Génépy le Chamois liqueur
• 22.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
• 15 ml Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water by weight)
• 2 dash Angostura aromatic bitters
• 1 piece Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

1. Measure Brandy, Dolin Génépy le Chamois liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup and aromatic bitters into a shaker and add cubed ice.
2. Seal the shaker and shake briskly until thoroughly cold, about 10–12 seconds.
3. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
4. Finish with a lemon twist and serve promptly.