Metropole
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.25 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
Directions
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Chill coupe glass
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Add all ingredients to mixing glass
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Add ice to mixing glass
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Stir well
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Strain into chilled coupe glass
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Garnish with Luxardo Maraschino cherry
Cocktail Description
The Cognac Quarter takes the classic Last Word template and spins it with French sophistication, swapping gin for the warm complexity of Hennessy V.S.
You'll get a drink that balances the rich, fruity depth of cognac against the herbal dryness of vermouth, with Peychaud's adding its signature floral, anise-like notes and orange bitters brightening the whole affair. The sugar cane syrup rounds everything out without making it cloying—think refined sweetness rather than dessert. This is a cocktail for cool evenings when you want something stirred and spirit-forward but more approachable than a Manhattan, perfect for sipping before dinner or during conversation that deserves your full attention. Making it requires nothing more than a proper stir and a steady hand, so it's well within reach for home bartenders who've mastered basic technique. The combination works beautifully alongside charcuterie, pâté, or dishes with caramelized onions and earthy mushrooms—anything that can stand up to cognac's warmth while complementing the vermouth's herbal backbone. That Luxardo cherry isn't just decoration; it adds a touch of sweet luxury that ties the whole experience together.
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