AuthorThe Cocktails Must FlowCategoryBrandy, Lemon Juice, Ruby Port, Simple SyrupDifficultyBeginnerThis is a cocktail which goes back a long time, prior to 1862 when it was included in Jerry Thomas' The Bar-Tenders Guide; this version was adapted by Matt Ray, beverage director, Ace Hotel New Orleans, New Orleans.
45 ml ruby port
22.50 ml brandy
22.50 ml freshly-squeezed lemon juice
15 ml simple syrup
1
Half-fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2
Add all ingredients and shake until well chilled.
3
Strain into an ice-filled tumbler.
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Ingredients
45 ml ruby port
22.50 ml brandy
22.50 ml freshly-squeezed lemon juice
15 ml simple syrup
Directions
1
Half-fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2
Add all ingredients and shake until well chilled.
3
Strain into an ice-filled tumbler.