Improved Japanese Cocktail

Improved Japanese Cocktail

Glass Nick & Nora glassBase BrandyMethod Shaken

Ingredients

1 1/2 ozBrandy
3/4 ozLemon juice
3/4 ozOrgeat syrup
3 dropSaline solution 4:1
2 dashCreole bitters

Instructions

  1. Chill a nick & nora glass.
  2. Add all ingredients to a shaker.
  3. Add ice and shake until well chilled (about 10–15 seconds).
  4. Strain into the chilled glass.
  5. Garnish with a lemon peel twist.

Garnish

  • Lemon peel twist

Flavor profile

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