Official spec
- Cognac50 ml
- White crème de menthe20 ml
Method
Add the ingredients to a mixing glass with ice cubes and stir well. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish
Mint leaf (optional).
History
It appeared around 1890 and may derive from The Judge, a mix of brandy, crème de menthe and syrup published by William Schmidt in 1892. It was an immediate hit in New York as a high-society drink; the legend that attributes its creation to the millionaire Reginald Vanderbilt is unproven.
Sources: official IBA spec and Wikipedia.
Flavor
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Pairs with
desserts · coffee
It has the body to stand up to strongly flavored dishes.