Christmas Special No. 2

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Christmas Special No. 2 ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts

Ingredient	Amount	cl	oz	parts
Cognac	60 ml	6 cl	2 oz	6 parts
Pedro Ximénez sherry	15 ml	1.5 cl	0.5 oz	1.5 parts
Orange Aperitif Wine	15 ml	1.5 cl	0.5 oz	1.5 parts
Mandarin liqueur	10 ml	1 cl	0.3 oz	1 part
Orange	1 piece	—	—	—
Redcurrant	1 piece	—	—	—

Garnish: Orange oils expressed and peel discarded; exactly one tiny three-berry redcurrant sprig

1. 01

   Pre-chill a clear old-fashioned glass, cut one orange zest strip, and reserve exactly one tiny three-berry redcurrant sprig.

2. 02

   Measure the cognac, Pedro Ximenez sherry, orange aperitif wine, and mandarin liqueur into a mixing glass.

3. 03

   Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and stir until thoroughly chilled and diluted.

4. 04

   Place exactly one large clear ice cube in the chilled serving glass.

5. 05

   Strain the drink over the cube, express the orange oils over the surface, and discard the peel.

6. 06

   Add exactly one tiny redcurrant sprig with three berries and serve.

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