Frank's Cocktail

1 1⁄2 oz Cognac (Wondrich recommends Pierre Ferrand Ambre or Hine Rare)
1 1⁄2 oz White port
1 t Maraschino Liqueur (or grenadine; see history)
3 ds Orange bitters
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, twist.

History

The original recipe, printed in Newman's book American Bar in 1900, called for grenadine, but an amendment in 1904 changed that to Maraschino liqueur.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Frank Philip Newman
Year
1900
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2017/01/01/2016-a-year-in-drinks…

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