Loud Speaker Cocktail

Sidecar/New Orleans Sours & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Continental Twirl cocktail containing Beefeater London Dry Gin, Hennessy V.S. Cognac, Giffard Triple Sec, Freshly squeezed lemon juice in a Coupe.

Curiada Ingredients

1.33 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative
1.33 fl oz Hennessy V.S. Cognac or alternative
0.67 fl oz Giffard Triple Sec or alternative

Other Ingredients

0.67 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

Add ice to cocktail shaker
Add all ingredients to shaker
Shake vigorously with ice
Fine strain into chilled coupe glass
Express lemon zest twist over drink and drop into glass

Cocktail Description

The Loud Speaker Cocktail brings together the botanical punch of London Dry gin with the sophisticated warmth of cognac in a harmonious dance that feels both classic and refreshingly modern.

This elegant cocktail delivers a perfect balance of bright citrus and complex spirits, with the gin's juniper notes playing beautifully against the grape-derived richness of cognac. The triple sec adds subtle orange sweetness while fresh lemon juice provides a crisp, mouth-watering finish. It's surprisingly approachable to make at home, requiring just a handful of quality ingredients and basic shaking technique. The Loud Speaker Cocktail works wonderfully for dinner parties or sophisticated gatherings where you want to impress without spending the entire evening playing bartender. This versatile sipper pairs beautifully with seafood dishes like scallops or shrimp, and also complements creamy cheeses or light appetizers. For a non-food occasion, it makes an ideal pre-dinner drink to stimulate the appetite or a refined nightcap to end the evening.