Metropole (Difford's version)
Modern · Brandy · Coupe glass
Created by Simon Difford. A spirit-forward stirred brandy cocktail built on cognac (brandy) and aromatic bitters — cold, clear, contemplative.
| Glass | Coupe glass |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 29% |
| Category | popular |
| Flavor | Aperitivo/aperitif, Nightcap/sipping, Spirit-forward |
Ingredients
- Cognac (brandy)45 ml
- Dry Vermouth15 ml
- Bianco/blanco vermouth15 ml
- Rich Simple Syrup1.25 ml
- Creole bitters2 dash
- Orange Bitters1 dash
- Saline solution 4:12 drop
Method
- Add cognac (brandy), dry vermouth, bianco/blanco vermouth, rich simple syrup, creole bitters, orange bitters, and saline solution 4:1 to mixing glass with ice
- Stir until well chilled
- Double strain into chilled coupe glass