The Imperial Reserve

Ingrediënten

• 60 ml Torres 10 Gran Reserva Imperial Brandy
• 20 ml Cognac (VS)
• 15 ml Amontillado Sherry
• 10 ml Honey syrup (1:1 ratio)
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 dash orange bitters

Bereiding

1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice.
2. Stir continuously for 45 seconds until properly chilled and diluted.
3. Strain into the prepared glass over a single large ice cube.
4. Express the oils from an orange peel over the surface.

Serve in a rocks glass. Garnish with a large orange peel twist placed across the rim and a single Luxardo maraschino cherry suspended on a cocktail pick resting on the rim. Present with a small side plate containing a cinnamon stick for optional aromatic enhancement.