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Two-Dollar Cocktail

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When the Two-Dollar Cocktail was so named, over a half century ago, the amount of cash in question was a substantial sum. The French brandy  — Cognac, if you like  — certainly contributes to its value.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    <p>Makes 1 drink.</p>

Ingredients

ice cubes
1 1/2 ounces (1 jigger) French brandy
1 1/2 ounces (1 jigger) Curaçao
a lemon twist for garnish if desired

Preparation

  1. In a cocktail shaker half-filled with the ice combine the brandy and the Curaçao and shake the mixture for 30 seconds. Pour or strain the drink into a tall glass, add more ice, and garnish the drink with the lemon twist.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesBrandyCognacAmericanDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasy5 Ingredients or Fewer30 Minutes or LessGourmet
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