Precursory Cocktail

Precursory Cocktail

Glass Coupe glassBase OtherMethod Shaken

Ingredients

1 1/2 ozTawny port
1 1/2 ozSweet vermouth
1 barspoonLemon juice
1/4 ozSimple syrup (2:1)
3 dashAngostura bitters
3 dashOrange bitters

Instructions

  1. Chill a coupe glass.
  2. Add all ingredients to a shaker.
  3. Add ice and shake until well chilled (about 10–15 seconds).
  4. Fine Strain into the chilled glass.
  5. Express lemon zest twist over the cocktail and discard.
  6. Garnish with a lemon peel twist and an orange slice.

Garnish

  • Lemon peel twist
  • Orange slice

Flavor profile

BitterFruitySourSweetCitrusHerbalElegantSophisticated
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