Well now, I gotta tell ya, if yer lookin’ for somethin’ that’ll make ya pucker up and feel all fancy, you might want to try this here Bitter Frenchman Cocktail. Don’t let the name fool ya, it ain’t got no Frenchman in it—just a few simple ingredients that’ll make ya feel like you’re sittin’ in a fancy bar somewhere, even if you’re just sittin’ at home with your feet up.
This drink’s a real kicker, so don’t go expectin’ something too sweet. No, sir, this one’s got a little bitterness to it, but that’s what makes it so good. It’s got a fancy name, but it ain’t that hard to make. Just gotta get the right stuff together. I’ll tell ya what ya need, now, listen close:
- 1 ounce Cognac (VSOP) – That’s brandy, I reckon, but make sure it’s the good stuff, VSOP, like what they give the fancy folks.
- 1 ounce Lillet Rosé aperitif – Ain’t sure where it comes from, but it’s a little sweet, little bitter, just right for this drink.
- 1 ounce Aperol – This here’s what gives the drink that nice orange-y bitterness. Don’t skip it.
- 1 ounce Suze – A little more bitterness here. It’s an herbal liqueur, and it makes the whole drink come alive.
- Lemon twist – Just a little slice of lemon to give it a fresh kick and some pretty garnish.
Now, if you’ve got all that, we can get to mixin’. Here’s what ya do:
- Start by grabbin’ yourself a shaker—just a regular ol’ cocktail shaker works fine. Don’t need anything fancy.
- Pour in your cognac, Lillet Rosé, Aperol, and Suze into that shaker. Gotta be quick, don’t let the booze sit too long without mixin’.
- Fill up the shaker with some ice. Not too much, but enough to chill the drink proper-like.
- Now shake it good! Give it a real hard shake, like you’re shakin’ out a rug. Ya want everything well mixed, so shake, shake, shake!
- After ya give it a good shake, strain it into a nice glass. A small one, somethin’ like a coupe glass works best, but whatever ya got will do.
- Then, take a little twist of lemon peel and drop it in. That’s just for looks, but it’ll make the drink smell real good too!
There ya go! That’s all there is to it. The Bitter Frenchman Cocktail. Like I said, it’s got a bit of everything in it—some sweet, some bitter, and all mixed together it’s like a little party in yer mouth. If ya like yer drinks strong and with a bit of an edge, you’ll love this one.
Now, this drink ain’t somethin’ you’ll be guzzlin’ down, no sir. It’s the kinda drink ya sip on slow, enjoyin’ every little taste. Makes ya feel like you’re livin’ the high life. And who knows? Maybe after a few of these, you’ll start talkin’ all fancy too.
So next time you’re lookin’ for somethin’ different to serve up at a get-together—or just want a drink to make ya feel special—try this here Bitter Frenchman Cocktail. You’ll thank me later, I promise ya that!
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