Desmo

Desmo - Cognac Cocktail
The Desmo Cocktail

Base Spirit: Brandy / Cognac

Type: Modern Classics

Served: Neat/Up

Strength: Strong

Difficulty: Simple

Flavor Profile: Sour, Spirit-forward

About the Desmo Cocktail

The deep, caramel sweetness of a good balsamic vinegar matches beautifully with aged cognac.

Ingredients in the Desmo Cocktail

  • 4 to 6 drops Well-aged balsamic vinegar
  • 1.5 oz High-quality cognac

Garnish: Flamed orange peel (optional)

Glass: Brandy snifter or coupe

How to make the Desmo Cocktail

Add both ingredients to a brandy snifter or coupe and swirl to combine. If desired, garnish with a flamed orange peel.

This drink is one of Gary Regan’s 101 Best New Cocktails. You can find the rest on his website, Ardent Spirits.

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Comments

  1. MixnSip says:

    Love to see this. I just bought several flavored balsamic vinegars to play around with in my cocktails.

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