Name: The Japanese Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Cocktails
Ingredients: 2 ounces* brandy or Cognac; 1/2 ounce orgeat syrup; 1/4 ounce lemon juice*; 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters (or Angostura or orange bitters)

The Japanese Cocktail

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Despite its name, the Japanese Cocktail is an 1860’s American classic brandy drink! Orgeat syrup gives it an almond essence.

Author: Sonja Overhiser
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 drink 1x
Category: Drink
Method: Stirred
Cuisine: Cocktails
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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2 ounces* brandy or Cognac
1/2 ounce orgeat syrup
1/4 ounce lemon juice*
2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters (or Angostura or orange bitters)

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Instructions

Add the brandy, orgeat syrup, lemon juice, and bitters to mixing glass and stir with ice.
Strain into cocktail glass. If desired, garnish with a lemon peel.

Notes

*To convert ounces to tablespoons, 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons

Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/japanese-cocktail/