Shaken Creole Cocktail with Cognac and Bitters
A refined, spirit-forward Creole cocktail combining cognac, orange liqueur, and aromatic bitters, shaken to chilled perfection for a Mardi Gras celebration. This Creole-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together cognac, orange liqueur (such as Cointreau), fresh lemon juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz cognac
- 1 oz orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- enough for shaking ice cubes
- 1, for garnish lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with 2 oz cognac, 1 oz orange liqueur, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 3 dashes Angostura bitters.
- Step 2: Add enough ice cubes to fill the shaker halfway, then secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and the mixture is well chilled.
- Step 3: Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a lemon twist by expressing its oils over the drink and dropping it in.
