East India
Cognac with orange liqueur, pineapple and maraschino.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 27% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Cognac
- 7.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 15 ml Pineapple juice
- 5 ml Maraschino liqueur
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml cognac into the mixing glass
- Pour 7.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the mixing glass
- Pour 15 ml pineapple juice into the mixing glass
- Pour 5 ml maraschino liqueur into the mixing glass
- Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the East India
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.
East India FAQ
What's in an East India?
60 ml cognac, 7.5 ml triple sec / cointreau, 15 ml pineapple juice, 5 ml maraschino liqueur, 2 dashes angostura bitters, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is an East India?
About 27% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.3 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir an East India?
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 an East India in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
