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Many different ingredients do not always make a good cocktail. In this case, yes. The Velvet Threesome cocktail is a trio of brandies (Pisco, Cognac, Calvados), with a dash of herbal vanilla, rounded with vermouth. Very balanced taste and simply delicious.

INGREDIENTS

  • 30 ml/ 1 oz. Pisco
  • 22,5 ml/ ¾ oz. Cognac
  • 22,5 ml/ ¾ oz. Calvados
  • 15 ml/ ½ oz. Licor 43
  • 7,5 ml/ ¼ oz. Martini Extra Dry vermouth

METHOD

  1. Fill a mixing glass ⅔ full off ice.
  2. Add the ingredients and stir until chilled.
  3. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
  4. Garnish with an orange zest twist.

SHOPPING LIST

  1. Cognac Remy Martin VSOP | USA * | UK* | Germany*
  2. Calvados | USA | UK* | Germany*
  3. Pisco | USA | UK | Germany
  4. Licor 43 | USA | UK | Germany
  5. Martini Dry | USA | UK* | Germany
  6. Glasses | USA* | UK* | Germany*

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