Mahnke Family Cocktail Recipes

Alabazam

Classic | Sour | from Anders Erickson

A very appealing 19th century cocktail, invented in 1878 by Leo Engel at the Criterion in London. It was a twist on the Brandy Crusta.

Ingredients

Amount	Ingredient	Brand
1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 1⁄4 oz / 56 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4 1⁄2 oz / 113 ml	Cognac	Maison Rouge VSOP
1⁄2 oz / 13 ml 3⁄4 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml	Triple Sec	Cointreau
3⁄4 oz / 19 ml 1 1⁄8 oz / 28 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 1⁄4 oz / 56 ml	Fresh Lemon Juice
1⁄2 oz / 13 ml 3⁄4 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml	Semi-Rich Simple Syrup
1 barspoons 1 1⁄2 barspoons 2 barspoons 3 barspoons	Bitters	Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Notes

• Method: Shaken
• Pour: Double Strain
• Glassware: Nick & Nora
• Garnish: None
• Special Prep: None