Improved Japanese Cocktail

2 oz Cognac
1 oz Lemon juice
1 oz Orgeat
3 ds Peychaud's Bitters
Instructions

Shake, Double Strain, Coupe, Up, No Garnish

Notes

Sub 1/4 to 1/4 of the cognac for Rittenhouse Rye for a nice variation.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Toby Cecchini, Long Island Bar, Brooklyn, New York (USA)
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

May 2015 Imbibe Magazine

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  • Can also substitute Brandy (Korbel) for the Cognac I may also try reducing the Orgeat a tad as others have commented.
  • This is very good, perhaps a bit sweet. Will decrease orgeat to .75 probably on next one. Peychauds does some nice work here. UPDATE: .75 Orgeat is perfect! — ★★★★★
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