Shake

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ShakeCoupeGarnish: Lemon twist, optional sugar rim
  • Hennessy VS
    1½ oz
  • Cointreau
    ¾ oz
  • Lemon Juice
    ¾ oz

Method

Optional: rim the glass with sugar. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake hard for 10–12 seconds. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe.

Notes

Debated origins between London and Paris, both circa 1920s. The 2:1:1 ratio is a good starting point — adjust lemon to your citrus's acidity. Hennessy VS is a widely available, well-priced Cognac for cocktails.