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Fallen Leaves Cocktail Recipe

November 20, 2022 1 Comment

The Fallen Leaves cocktail was created in 1982 by Charles Schumann in Munich, Germany and first published in his book American Bar. The cocktail is suitably autumnal in colour with two Vermouths and two Brandies (Cognacs) presented in harmony. Annother famous cocktail of Charles Schumann is the Swimming Pool cocktail.

INGREDIENTS

22,5 ml/ ¾ oz. Calvados
22,5 ml/ ¾ oz. Martini Rosso sweet Vermouth
7,5 ml/ ¼ oz. Martini Extra dry Vermouth
5 ml/ ⅙ oz. Rémy Martin Cognac

METHOD

Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass filled with ice cubes.
Stil well until well-chilled.
Strain into a chilled glass.
Garnish with a lemon zest twist.

SHOPPING LIST

Cognac Remy Martin | USA * | UK* | Germany*
Martini Rosso | USA | UK* | Germany
Martini Dry | USA | UK* | Germany
Calvados | USA | UK | Germany
Glasses| USA* | UK* | Germany*

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