Delmonico Special

Today I’m stirring another take on the classic Martini. A couple of days ago I saw a posting of another drinksblogger who added a splash of brandy to a Martini to add some fruity flavours. That’s interesting and actually the base of another classic recipe: The Delmonico Special, a spirit-forward slow-sipping variation on a “very wet Martini” packed with power. This is already a variation on the classic Delmonico, which is basically a Manhattan with cognac instead of whiskey. Just to show you that variations can move in all directions.

I’m mixing up my version with a focus on the grape flavours.

Delmonico Special

Ingredients

45 ml Sorgin (Gin based on grapes)

7,5 ml Rémy Martin 1738 Cognac

22,5 ml Leonce Dry vermouth

22,5 ml Gonzalez Byass La Coppa Sweet vermouth

A dash of Angostura aromatic bitters

Method

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with lots of ice. Stir for 15 seconds and strain into a chilled Martini glass. Garnish with a nice cocktail cherry. 

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