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A.B.C.

After dinner/digestif · Classic/vintage

3.8 19 ratings

Ingredients

7 fresh Mint leaves
1 oz Tawny port
1 oz Cognac (brandy)
1/4 oz Maraschino liqueur
1/6 oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)

How to make

Serve in a nick & nora glass

Method

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist and Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
  3. 3 SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. 4 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

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History

Subtle freshness comes from the mint in this delicate port and brandy mix.

The A B C COCKTAIL should not be mistaken for an earlier, different cocktail of the same name found in Cocktails de Paris Présentés Par RIP, from 1929. The version with lasting appeal first appeared on the 1935 menu of Bar la Florida Cocktails. A B C COCKTAIL 1/2 Oporto Wine. 1/2 Fine Cognac. 1/3 Maraschino. 1 Dash angostura. Several sprigs peppermint. ½ Teaspoon of sugar. Plenty ice in a glass of 6 oz. Shake a little and serve with 2 cherries.