Your success with home mixology will be defined as much by what you stock as how you use it. Most home bars contain a decent selection of base spirits and very few modifiers. A bucket of ice, a few limes and a minibar may look like a world of opportunities, but it’s not.
So instead of planning a party around what you have around the house, buy a modifier like orange Curaçao, Bénédictine, maraschino or Campari. You can make several different classic cocktails by pairing one of those with bitters, vermouth or a few items from the fruit stand. You’ll also build up your back bar, one bottle at a time.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces port
- 1 ounce cognac
- ½ ounce orange Curaçao
- ½ ounce lemon juice
- Orange twist, for garnish
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (1 serving)
165 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 10 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 5 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
1 drink
Preparation
- Shake all liquid ingredients with ice. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange twist
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