Ampersand Cocktail
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A boozy, spirit-forward stirred drink where gin and cognac share the base and sweet vermouth rounds it off. Orange bitters add a dry citrus edge to the herbal gin and the dark, fruity cognac.
Similar names: Ampersand
The Ampersand Cocktail first appeared in the 1935 edition of The Old Waldorf Astoria Bar Book. It mixes equal parts brandy, gin and Italian vermouth, with a little orange bitters and a touch of Curaçao.
Method
Stirred
Glass
rocks
Difficulty
Medium
Flavor Profile
🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-free🍷 Contains sulphites
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AdInstructions
- Chill a rocks glass.
- Add gin, cognac, sweet vermouth and orange bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into the rocks glass.