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
🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-free
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AdInstructions
- Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Or skip the ice and serve over cold, frozen river stones, which keep the drink cold without watering it down.
- Garnish with a lemon zest twist.