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This adaptation of a classic recipe comes from Eben Freeman, bartender of Tailor Restaurant in New York City.

Provided by Eben Freeman

Categories     Alcoholic     Quick & Easy     New Year's Eve     Cocktail     Lemon     Cognac/Armagnac     Triple Sec     Christmas Eve     Drink

Yield Makes 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons superfine sugar
1 lemon wedge
3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) Cognac
2 tablespoons (1 ounce) Cointreau or other Triple Sec orange liqueur
1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) fresh lemon juice
1 cup ice

Steps:

  • Spread superfine sugar on small plate. Rub lemon wedge halfway around rim of chilled martini or coupe glass. Dip moistened side of glass in sugar to lightly coat outside rim of glass. Set aside.
  • In cocktail shaker, combine Cognac, Cointreau, and lemon juice. Add ice and shake vigorously until well chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain into prepared martini or coupe glass and serve.

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