Arnaud's Special
Spirit-forward & Boozy · coupe glass
A rich and complex New Orleans classic, this cocktail blends cognac with sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and Benedictine, all subtly enhanced by a whisper of absinthe.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Cognac
- 0.75 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 0.25 oz Cherry Heering
- 0.25 oz Bénédictine
- 1 dash Absinthe
- 1 Lemon Twist (optional)
Method
- Combine cognac, sweet vermouth, Cherry Heering, Bénédictine, and absinthe in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir well until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.