Yield: Serves 2 - 3
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount / Weight | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cognac | 8 oz (240 ml) | |
| Royal Combier | 8 oz (240 ml) | |
| Lemon Juice | 6 oz (180 ml) | Freshly squeezed |
| Demerara Syrup | 2 oz (60 ml) | 2:1 ratio |
| Mint Leaves | 10 | Plus more for garnish |
| Angostura Bitters | To taste | For garnish |
| Crushed Ice | As needed |
Steps
- In a shaker, combine the Cognac, Royal Combier, lemon juice, Demerara syrup, and mint leaves.
- Shake the mixture with a few cubes of ice using a whip shake technique to blend the ingredients without overly diluting the mixture.
- Pour the mix into a large vessel.
- Fill the vessel almost to the top with crushed ice.
- Dash liberally with Angostura bitters over the crushed ice.
- Top with additional crushed ice to form a small mound.
- Garnish with a mint bouquet to add aroma and enhance presentation.