1 1⁄2 oz Brandy
1 1⁄2 oz Whiskey
2 ds Curaçao
2 ds Bitters
1 ds Absinthe
1 Lemon zest (expressed)
Instructions

Chill low-ball. Stir with ice, strain into empty low-ball. No ice. Top with soda.

History

Stir thoroughly with ice and remove the ice. Fill the glass with seltzer water or plain soda, and stir with a teaspoon having a little sugar in it.

Cocktail summary
Posted by Dan on
Created by
Jerry Thomas
Year
1887
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An alternative recipe is at Imbibe, as pointed out by user Blanco B.