The Japanese Cocktail dates back to the nineteenth century and appears in early cocktail books, despite having no real connection to Japan beyond its name. It is a reminder of how global influences shaped early drinks.

Made with cognac, orgeat, and bitters, it is smooth, slightly nutty, and understated. The flavours are subtle but well balanced. It is a cocktail that rewards attention.

Why Lush Life Loves It

This is one I enjoy when I want something a bit quieter and more refined. It is not flashy, but it is consistently good.

Here is the recipe

Japanese Cocktail

Susan

You might think, given the name, that the Japanese cocktail originated in Japan. It was born in New York City and is easy to make!

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Cook Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Cocktails

Cuisine Japanese

Servings

Calories 135 kcal

Ingredients

2 ounces Cognac
1/2 ounce Orgeat
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Lime or lemon peel

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker
Add ice
Shake, shake, shake
Strain into a chilled coupe
Garnish with the lemon peel

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 1gSodium: 1mgFiber: 1g

Keyword Cognac, Japanese cocktail

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Why Lush Life Loves It

Here is the recipe