Cognac Eclipse
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Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 24.00 dried Raisins
- 0.25 fl oz Maple syrup
- 1.00 fl oz Chilled water (reduce if wet ice)
Directions
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Pour Fernet Branca into frozen martini glass and swirl to coat
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Discard Fernet Branca
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Muddle raisins with cognac in base of shaker
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Add remaining ingredients to shaker
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Add ice to shaker
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Shake well
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Fine strain into the prepared chilled martini glass
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Garnish with coffee beans
Cocktail Description
The Cognac Eclipse offers a thrilling collision of bold coffee intensity and sophisticated brandy warmth, all within a glass that's secretly kissed with herbal Fernet complexity.
This cocktail presents an intriguing flavor journey, starting with subtle herbal hints from the Fernet rinse before unveiling layers of rich cognac, deep coffee notes, and natural sweetness from both maple syrup and muddled raisins. It's surprisingly approachable despite its complex ingredient list, requiring only basic muddling and shaking techniques that any home bartender can master. The Cognac Eclipse shines as an elegant after-dinner drink, particularly during fall and winter evenings when its warming qualities are most appreciated. Pair this sophisticated sipper with chocolate desserts, particularly those featuring espresso or caramel notes, or serve alongside a cheese board featuring aged gouda or mild blue cheeses whose nutty characteristics complement the cocktail's coffee-forward profile.
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