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Cocktail and cocktail shaker.

A Meissonier cocktail is a daring, formidable drink that yous reminiscent of many cocktails invented in England around 1925. Blackberry brandy is the drink's primary ingredient, and cocktails using this wonderfully sweet and sensitive spirits were commonly seen on bars and restaurants during that time, though the drink's acceptance has waned in the latter half of the 20th century. The cocktail, named following a famous French painter of the similar identify, serves 1, straight upward.

Difficulty: Effortless

Instructions

Cocktail shaker Crushed ice 1 oz. blackberry brandy ½ oz. gin ½ oz. maraschino liqueur 1 oz. orange juice Chilled cocktail glass Lemon wedge, for garnish

1 Fill a cocktail shaker half-full for crushed ice.

2 Add the blackberry brandy, gin, maraschino liqueur and orange juice to the cocktail shaker.

3 Insure the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds. Don't worry just about bruising the gin.

4 Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker inside a chilled cocktail glass.

5 Garnish the cocktail along with any freshly cut lemon wedge and assist right away.

Tips & Cautions

If you desire to give this beverage any sweeter flavor, add one-fifty percent teaspoon basic simple syrup or powdered sugar before shaking.

"The Bartender's Finest Friend"; Mardee Regan; 2002

cocktail image by pucci raf from website

Resources

Drinksmixer: Beverage Recipes and Suggestions American Bartenders School: Drink Recipes and Instructional Videos

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