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Barbara West Cocktail (Creole Cocktail with Bitters)

2 oz Gin
1 oz Amontillado Sherry
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1 ds Bitters, Angostura (small)
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, straight up, cocktail glass, garnish

History

The suggest of Amontillado Sherry comes from Ted Haigh.

Cocktail summary
Posted by Dan on
Created by
Unknown
Year
1930's
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails, Ted Haigh

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  • Very dry. Based on the comments I read I tasted it before shaking and then added a bar spoon of agave. It was not enough to keep it from being almost astringent. Perhaps another sweeter ingredient would help this drink reach its potential. — ★★★
  • Pretty good - although we agree with the comments on adding some sweetener (.25). I added a bit of lavender simple syrup. — ★★★★
  • Used Berto gin. Might be a bit dry with very dry gin
  • Delicious - but for my tastes, I had to add a bit of agave syrup to give it just a touch of sweetness.
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