What ingredients do I need to make Vanderbilt?

This cognac-based cocktail has 3 other ingredients. See detailed recipe .

How do I make a Vanderbilt cocktail?

Start with cognac and mix in 3 other ingredients. See detailed recipe .

How long does it take to mix Vanderbilt?

Vanderbilt has 4 ingredients, and it's pretty quick to mix. See detailed recipe .

Is Vanderbilt a great cocktail?

Vanderbilt is a crowd pleaser. This cognac-based cocktail that's a favorite of 20 other cocktail lovers. See detailed recipe .

Vanderbilt - Cocktail Recipe

Name: Vanderbilt
Prep time: 4 min
Total time: 6 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Cognac; 1 oz Cherry brandy; 1 tsp sugar syrup; 1 dash Angostura bitters

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Ingredients

1 1/2 oz of Cognac
1 oz of Cherry brandy
1 tsp of sugar syrup (alt: simple syrup)
1 dash of Angostura bitters

Instructions

Pour into an old-fashioned glass filled with broken ice. Add a twist of lemon, and serve.

Serve in martini glass.

Garnish with lemon zest twist.

Community Reviews

The mixtures of tastes in this drink is great. With the cherry and the cognac. Smooth and relaxing after a long day. Highly recommend.

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