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The Japanese Cocktail

Classic | Cocktail | from Anders Erickson

These seven inventive cocktails show off the versatility of the Japanese fermented rice beverage.

The Japanese Cocktail is a classic cocktail created by Jerry Thomas in the 1800s. Despite its name, it has no connection to Japanese culture or ingredients.

The Original (Jerry Thomas)

Ingredients

Amount Ingredient Brand
2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4 oz / 100 ml 6 oz / 150 ml Cognac Pierre Ferrand 1840
12 oz / 13 ml 34 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1 12 oz / 38 ml Orgeat Syrup  
2 dashes 3 dashes 4 dashes 6 dashes Boker’s Style (Cardamom) Bitters  

Notes

  • Method: Stirred
  • Pour: Julep Strain
  • Glassware: Nick & Nora
  • Garnish: Expressed lemon oil
  • Special Prep: None

The Improved Japanese Cocktail (Toby Cecchini)

Ingredients

Amount Ingredient Brand
1 12 oz / 38 ml 2 14 oz / 56 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4 12 oz / 113 ml Cognac Pierre Ferrand 1840
34 oz / 19 ml 1 18 oz / 28 ml 1 12 oz / 38 ml 2 14 oz / 56 ml Orgeat Syrup  
34 oz / 19 ml 1 18 oz / 28 ml 1 12 oz / 38 ml 2 14 oz / 56 ml Fresh Lemon Juice  
2 dashes 3 dashes 4 dashes 6 dashes Peychaud’s bitters Peychaud’s bitters

Notes

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

Cognac

Double strained

Stirred

Nick and nora

Lemon twist

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