Morning Glory
Cognac, orange liqueur and lemon with absinthe and bitters. A 1880s pick-me-up.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 23% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Cognac
- 7.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 7.5 ml Sugar syrup
- 1 dash Absinthe
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml cognac into the shaker
- Pour 7.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 7.5 ml sugar syrup into the shaker
- Add 1 dash of absinthe
- Add 1 dash of Angostura bitters
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Morning Glory
The daisy family. The daisy is a sour sweetened with an orange liqueur or another cordial instead of plain sugar. Daisies appear in American bar books from the 1870s. The Sidecar, the White Lady and the Margarita (Spanish for "daisy") all belong to this family, which is why their recipes look so alike.
Morning Glory FAQ
What's in a Morning Glory?
45 ml cognac, 7.5 ml triple sec / cointreau, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, 7.5 ml sugar syrup, 1 dash absinthe, 1 dash angostura bitters, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Morning Glory?
About 23% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.7 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Morning Glory?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Morning Glory in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
