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L'esprit de l'escalier

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A strong, aromatic stirred drink of cognac and brandy with an absinthe anise note and three dashes of bitters. It is served in a rocks glass with a lemon twist.

Similar names: Esprit d'Escalier, Esprit du Mezcalier, Jeu d'Esprit, Le Saint Esprit (The Holy Spirit)

Method
Stirred
Glass
rocks
Difficulty
Medium
Flavor Profile
Bitter
Dry
Herbal
Warm

Ingredients

Servings:
1
Your bar: 0/4
🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-free

Instructions

  1. Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
  4. Or skip the ice and serve over cold, frozen river stones, which keep the drink cold without watering it down.
  5. Garnish with a lemon zest twist.

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