A Few of My Favourite Things

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A Few of My Favourite Things ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts

Ingredient	Amount	cl	oz	parts
Cognac	40 ml	4 cl	1.4 oz	8 parts
Pedro Ximénez sherrySource specifies this bottle: Lustau San Emilio Pedro Ximénez Sherry	10 ml	1 cl	0.3 oz	2 parts
Orange aperitif	10 ml	1 cl	0.3 oz	2 parts
Green ChartreuseSource specifies this bottle: Green Chartreuse	5 ml	0.5 cl	0.2 oz	1 part
Aromatic bittersSource specifies this bottle: Angostura Aromatic Bitters	1 dash	—	—	—
Orange BittersSource specifies this bottle: Angostura Orange Bitters	1 dash	—	—	—
Lemon	1 piece	—	—	—

Garnish: Exactly one short narrow lemon-zest twist at the rim

1. 01

   Pre-chill one clear heavy rocks glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut exactly one short narrow lemon twist.

2. 02

   Measure 40 ml cognac, 10 ml Pedro Ximénez sherry, 10 ml orange aperitif, 5 ml green herbal liqueur, and one dash each aromatic and orange bitters into a mixing glass.

3. 03

   Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

4. 04

   Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the deep copper mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

5. 05

   Place the large clear cube in the chilled rocks glass and strain the cocktail over it.

6. 06

   Express the single lemon twist over the drink, set it neatly at the rim, and serve without another garnish.

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