Morning Cocktail

Brandy and dry vermouth share equal measures, with small orange, cherry and anise accents added as dashes. Aromatic bitters season the stirred drink, which is finished with lemon peel and a cocktail cherry.

clear golden-amber Morning Cocktail in a coupe with cherry and lemon twist, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 30 ml Brandy
  • 30 ml Dry vermouth
  • 2 dash Orange curaçao liqueur
  • 2 dash Maraschino liqueur
  • 2 dash Absinthe
  • 3 dash Angostura aromatic bitters
  • 1 piece Lemon peel, for garnish
  • 1 piece Cocktail cherry, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour brandy, dry vermouth, orange curaçao, maraschino liqueur, absinthe and aromatic bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir smoothly until cold, about 20–30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Finish with a cocktail cherry and lemon twist and serve promptly.