Dream Cocktail
The recipe for a Dream Cocktail from the Savoy Cocktail Book. An elegant blend of brandy, orange liqueur, and a dash of absinthe.
Strengthstrong
GlassCoupe
BaseBrandy
GarnishOrange peel
Description
The Dream Cocktail is a classic after-dinner drink found in Harry Craddock's famous 1930 "Savoy Cocktail Book". It is a simple yet flavorful cocktail that combines the rich, fruity notes of brandy with the sweet orange aroma of Curaçao. The crucial twist is a dash of absinthe, which gives the drink a subtle, complex anise and herbal note that makes it unforgettable. An elegant drink for a special end to the evening.
Preparation
- Pre-chill a coupe glass with ice.
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously until the shaker is ice-cold.
- Strain the contents of the shaker through a fine sieve into the chilled glass.
- Express an orange peel over the drink and add it as a garnish.
