Cognac & Brandy Balvenie Recipe
12yr, 14yr Caribbean doublewood cask
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Gather Ingredients
Collect all the ingredients needed for the drink: Balvenie 12 Year Old DoubleWood, Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask, Cognac, Simple Syrup, Orange Bitters, and Orange Peel.
- 2
Prepare Your Tools
Get a mixing glass, a bar spoon, and a jigger for measuring the ingredients. Ensure you have a suitable glass for serving the drink, such as a rocks glass.
- 3
Chill the Glass
Fill your serving glass with ice water to chill it while you prepare the drink. This helps keep the cocktail cold once poured.
Mixing the Cocktail
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing glass, add 2 oz of Balvenie 12 Year Old DoubleWood, 2 oz of Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask, 1 oz of Cognac, 0.5 oz of Simple Syrup, and 2 dashes of Orange Bitters.
- 5
Add Ice
Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes (about 1 cup) to chill and dilute the drink as you mix.
- 6
Stir the Mixture
Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled and properly diluted.
Serving
- 7
Prepare the Glass
Discard the ice water from the chilled serving glass and strain the mixed cocktail into the glass, ensuring a smooth pour without any ice.
- 8
Garnish
Twist the orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass as a garnish.
- 9
Enjoy
Serve immediately and enjoy your Cognac & Brandy Balvenie cocktail!
