cocktail Classic
Japanese Cocktail
Served in a coupe glass
Ingredients
- 60 ml Cognac
- 15 ml Orgeat
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
Preparation
Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish
Lemon peel
Origin story
The Japanese Cocktail is believed to have been created in the 19th century, possibly by a bartender in San Francisco, and is one of the earliest cocktails to incorporate orgeat syrup. Its name reflects the growing fascination with Japanese culture during that era.