Classic cocktail

Harvard

From George Kappeler's 1895 Modern American Drinks. Cognac and sweet vermouth with bitters and a splash of soda.

Glass
Coupe
Method
Stir
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
4

Ingredients

Garnish: Orange twist

How to make it

  1. Add the cognac, sweet vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe and top with the soda water.
  4. Garnish with an orange twist.

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