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Las Meninas

1 oz Brandy, Cardenal Mendoza
1 oz Gran Classico
1 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
2 ds Bitters, Abbott's
Instructions

Build in a rocks glass with a large rock. Be sure to use Mendoza or some other sherry-tastin' Spanish brandy.

Cocktail summary
Picture of Las Meninas
Created by
Stew Ellington
Year
2016
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author's original creation
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(14 ratings)
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  • kind of shocking how well spanish brandy works with the other ingredients; my only complaint is it's such easy drinking that the whole thing basically tastes like a complex vermouth
  • Want to try
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Comments
bkopynec commented on 3/22/2016:

Great painting.  Great drink.  So what are we gonna do when the Abbott's runs out.?

MOJO1229 commented on 9/29/2016:

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It's dun run out. So what bitters can be used in place of Abbotts?

Pangolindo commented on 3/05/2019:

I had no spanish Brandy on hand, and tried with Cognac.

I confirm what Mahastew already specified: Does not work with Cognac.  Too sweet. You are warned...

Shawn C commented on 11/03/2022:

This is an excellent, well-balanced cocktail. Lots of flavor, but not overwhelming, a successful Spanish brandy riff on the Boulevardier. As per the recipe I used Cardenal Mendoza, Gran Classico, Punt e Mes, and my own bottling of Abbott's Bitters based on Darcy O'Neil's painstakingly researched resurrection of the original. All components work together in this cocktail, with the fennel/anise of the Abbott's being noticeable in the aroma. [In response to the question about bitters, try Darcy's recipe for the Abbotts, it is really good and different.]

Mixin In Ansley commented on 1/16/2025:

No Spanish brandy so added .25 oz of Amontillado with a good result of a nutty finish..