Josephine Baker

1 oz Cognac, Rémy Martin
1 oz Ruby Port, Graham's
3⁄4 oz Apricot liqueur, Rothman & Winter Orchard Apricot
1 t Sugar
1 twst Lemon peel
1 Egg yolk
1 pn Cinnamon (as garnish)
Instructions

Dry shake all ingredients for 5 seconds, add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with freshly grated cinnamon.

Notes

The measurments are my own approximations as are the cocktail brands that are readily available today.

History

Named after the American born actress and singer who found fame in France.

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Reference

Bar La Florida Cocktails, 1935
http://shakestrainandsip.blogspot.com/2012/01/thoughts-on-important-ing…

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Comments

Curated slightly - added the cinnamon garnish to the recipe, minor adjustments to units.