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Suggest a better descriptionBefore you get started, let’s talk about that “VS not VSOP” part of the ingredients list. VS and VSOP are two different distinctions of Cognac. VS, aka “Very Special,” basically means the Cognac has been aged two years or more. VSOP, aka “Very Superior Old Pale,” means it’s been aged four years or more. Bonus: XO, aka “Extra Old,” means the Cognac has been aged for at least six years. Expect a price difference for each. Now, onto the cocktail creation.
To start, sugar the rims of your glasses. Pour the juice from one lemon into a shallow bowl, and pour the ¼ cup sugar on a small plate. Dip either highball or martini glasses into the lemon juice, then the sugar, and set aside to dry.
To make the Cognac-soaked dried cherries, combine the ¼ cup dried cherries with 2 ounces of your chosen Cognac and microwave for one minute, then set them aside, but keep in mind you’ll need some of the juice from this mixture for the cocktail.
Now, combine the 3 ounces of fresh lemon juice, 4 ounces of Cognac, the 3 ounces of Grand Marnier liqueur, and 1 teaspoon of the cherry liquid. Pour all of this mixture into a cocktail shaker that’s three-quarters full of ice. Give the cocktail a good shake for a solid 30 seconds, and then serve with or without ice in your glasses. Add a skewer of the dried cherries to the top of each drink, and then it’s bottoms up.
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Serving Size: 1 (399g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 1 | ||
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Calories: 218 | ||
Calories from Fat: 0 (0%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 0g | 0 % | |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 0g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0g | ||
Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
Sodium 4.1mg | 0 % | |
Potassium 107.2mg | 3 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 7.3g | 2 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1 % | |
Sugars, other 7g | ||
Protein 0.3g | 0 % | |
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Calories per serving: 218
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