Jersey Lightning Cocktail
Classic · Brandy · Coupe glass
From The Ideal Bartender by Tom Bullock (1917) — first cocktail book by an African-American bartender, published while at the St. Louis Country Club. Original spec: 4 ingredients; method: "Use large Mixing glass; fill with Lump Ice. Stir well; strain and serve in Cocktail glass. KNABENSCHUE--Country Club Style Use a small stone Mug; Lump Ice. Fill with Champagne. Stir well; dress with fresh Mint and serve.".
| Glass | Coupe glass |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 26.8% |
| Category | prohibition |
| Flavor | classic, pre-prohibition, bullock-1917, historic |
Ingredients
- Apple Jack Brandy2 oz
- Sweet Vermouth1 oz
- Sugar1 lump
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
Method
- Add apple jack brandy, sweet vermouth, sugar, and angostura bitters to mixing glass with ice
- Stir until well chilled
- Double strain into chilled coupe glass