Olympic
Equal parts cognac, orange liqueur and orange juice. Created at the Ritz in Paris.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 21% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Cognac
- 30 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 30 ml Orange juice
- Orange twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml cognac into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml orange juice into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Fresh orange juice only.
About the Olympic
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.
Olympic FAQ
What's in an Olympic?
30 ml cognac, 30 ml triple sec / cointreau, 30 ml orange juice, garnished with orange twist.
How strong is an Olympic?
About 21% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir an Olympic?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve an Olympic in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
