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Cocktail Recipe

Japanese Cocktail (Jerry Thomas)

Despite its name, the Japanese Cocktail has no Japanese ingredients — it is an 1862 Jerry Thomas creation from How to Mix Drinks, using cognac, orgeat, and Angostura bitters. Thomas created it to celebrate the first Japanese diplomatic mission to the United States.

Ingredients

Steps

  1. 1.Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass.
  2. 2.Fill with ice and stir gently for about 30 seconds until well-chilled.
  3. 3.Strain into a chilled glass.

Nutrition Estimate

179
Calories
10.6g
Carbs
10.4g
Sugar
33%
ABV