East India Cocktail
Classic | Sour | from Leandro DiMonriva
The East India cocktail was first published in Harry Johnson's New and Improved Bartenders Manual in 1882. It was named after the World's first huge company The Dutch East India Company. It's ingredients indicative of what that company would have been importing at the time.
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4.5 oz / 112.5 ml | Cognac | Pierre Ferrand 1840 |
| 0.75 oz / 19 ml 1.125 oz / 28 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml | Maraschino Liqueur | Luxardo |
| 0.75 oz / 19 ml 1.125 oz / 28 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml | Fresh Lemon Juice | |
| 0.75 oz / 19 ml 1.125 oz / 28 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml | Pineapple Juice | |
| 3 dashes | Bitters | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
Notes
- Method: Shaken
- Pour: Double Strain
- Glassware: Coupe
- Garnish: Lemon Twist
- Special Prep: Expressed lemon oil
