Reviving Nightcap

This Cognac cocktail recipe is not your typical hangover cure but rather a spirit-forward, perfect nightcap. The combination of Cognac, Calvados, sweet vermouth, and a dash of orange bitters creates a smooth and sophisticated drink that's ideal for unwinding after a long day.

Reviving Nightcap

A spirit-forward nightcap cocktail featuring Cognac, Calvados, sweet vermouth, and a hint of orange bitters.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces of Cognac (preferably Courvoisier VSOP)
  • 3/4 ounce of Calvados (preferably Boulard Grand Solage VSOP)
  • 3/4 ounce of sweet vermouth (preferably Carpano Antica)
  • 1 dash of orange bitters (preferably Regans')

Instructions

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Add Cognac, Calvados, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters to the mixing glass.
  3. Stir the ingredients for 30 seconds.
  4. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
  5. Garnish with an orange peel.