In this complex sour, Death & Co.’s Shannon Tebay builds on the Cognac base with cherry eau de vie, orgeat and small doses of elderflower liqueur and amaro. The result is a frothy, rich, layered cocktail ideal for the colder months.
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Shannon Tebay, Death & Co. | New York

Ingredients
Serving: 1
- 1 1/4 ounces Cognac, preferably Paul Beau VS
- 3/4 ounce cherry brandy, preferably Clear Creek
- 3/4 ounce lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce orgeat
- 1 teaspoon elderflower liqueur, preferably Giffard
- 1/2 teaspoon Luxardo Amaro Abano
- 1 egg white
Garnish: grapefruit twist
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing tin and shake with ice.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Express the grapefruit twist and discard.