GP Clive

1 1⁄2 oz Cognac
1 oz Ancho Reyes chile liqueur
1⁄2 oz Crème de Cacao
1 oz Grapefruit juice (Texas Ruby Red)
2 ds Mint Bitters
Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a frozen coupe glass.

History

1. This weekend is the Long Beach (CA) Grand Prix.
2. In memory of a Naval Academy graduate, from whose home I would watch the Grand Prix.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Carl N.
Year
2021
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Comments

I thought this was so odd I had to try it. I was skeptical, but it was very interesting and surprisingly balanced and delicate - the mint bitters really helped. Maybe Ancho Reyes was a bit too much, but it kicked at the end which was fun.