A.B.C. Cocktail
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 7.00 fresh Mint leaves
- 0.17 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
Directions
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Tear mint leaves and place in shaker
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Add other ingredients to shaker
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Add ice to shaker
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Shake vigorously
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Fine strain into chilled martini glass
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Garnish with lemon zest twist and Luxardo Maraschino cherry
Cocktail Description
This elegant riff on the classic Sidecar trades citrus for the lush sweetness of aged tawny port, creating a cocktail that feels like velvet wrapped in silk.
The A.B.C. Cocktail balances Hennessy V.S. Cognac with Graham's 10 Year Old Aged Tawny Port, while Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur adds a whisper of cherry-almond complexity and fresh mint provides bright, aromatic contrast. The result tastes rich and warming, with caramel and dried fruit notes from the port mingling beautifully with the cognac's grape character and the maraschino's subtle sweetness. This is a sophisticated sipper perfect for cooler evenings, special celebrations, or when you want to impress dinner guests with something unexpected. The drink requires only moderate bartending skill—anyone comfortable with basic shaking and straining can pull it off, though sourcing quality ingredients matters more than technique here. Serve this beauty alongside dark chocolate desserts, foie gras, aged cheeses like Manchego or Comté, or even duck confit, where the port's richness complements fatty, savory flavors. The lemon zest twist and Luxardo cherry garnish aren't just pretty—they add essential aromatic lift and visual appeal to this deeply flavorful cocktail.
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