Dream Cocktail
Brandy and orange liqueur with absinthe. A Savoy recipe.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 34% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Cognac
- 22.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 1 dash Absinthe
- Orange twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml cognac into the mixing glass
- Pour 22.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the mixing glass
- Add 1 dash of absinthe
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Stir and strain.
About the Dream Cocktail
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Dream Cocktail FAQ
What's in a Dream Cocktail?
45 ml cognac, 22.5 ml triple sec / cointreau, 1 dash absinthe, garnished with orange twist.
How strong is a Dream Cocktail?
About 34% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.2 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Dream Cocktail?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve a Dream Cocktail in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
