Japanese Cocktail

Cognac, almond orgeat and aromatic bitters make a short drink without citrus juice. Martell’s published Japanese Cocktail is shaken and double-strained, with orange peel supplying aroma above the rich, nutty mixture.

Cloudy tan-gold cocktail in a coupe without ice, orange peel garnish.

Active preparation: 4 minutes

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Martell Noblige cognac
  • 12.5 ml Almond orgeat syrup
  • 2.5 ml Angostura aromatic bitters
  • 1 piece Orange peel

Instructions

  1. Combine the cognac, orgeat and bitters in a shaker.
  2. Add cubed ice and shake thoroughly for about 20 seconds.
  3. Double-strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Express the optional orange peel over the surface and add it.