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B&b (brandy & Bénédictine) Recipe

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Time10m
Serves1

Make B&b (brandy & Bénédictine) Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Method

Cocktail

1

Chill glass (optional)

Place a lowball/Old-Fashioned glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the drink to lightly chill the glass. Discard ice water before pouring.

2

Combine spirits

Measure 2 oz cognac (or brandy) and 1 oz Bénédictine into a mixing glass or cocktail shaker filled with ice. The 2:1 ratio is classic and lets the cognac remain prominent while the Bénédictine adds herbal, honeyed complexity.

3

Stir

Stir the mixture gently with a bar spoon for 20–30 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted (about 10–15% dilution). Stirring keeps the texture silky and preserves clarity.

4

Strain

Discard ice from the chilled glass if used. Strain the chilled cocktail into the prepared lowball/Old-Fashioned glass over one large ice cube or a few large cubes.

5

Garnish

Express the oils of an orange twist over the surface of the drink by holding the twist skin-side down and giving it a firm snap over the glass. Rub the twist around the rim if desired, then drop it into the glass as garnish.

6

Serve

Serve immediately. Sip slowly to appreciate the interplay of warm brandy and aromatic Bénédictine.

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