The Velvet Gentleman

Name: The Velvet Gentleman
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: makes 1 Cocktail
Ingredients: 3 oz. Cardenal Mendoza brandy; 1 1 ⁄ 2 oz. Cocchi Americano Rosa; 1 ⁄ 2 oz. mezcal; 2 dashes grapefruit bitters; Orange twist, for garnish

Serves
makes 1 Cocktail

This dark, smoky brandy cocktail from Manhattan's Rotisserie Georgette has a surprising brightness that cuts through the heaviness of holiday dishes, thanks to a splash of fruity Italian fortified wine and grapefruit bitters.

Ingredients

3 oz. Cardenal Mendoza brandy
1 ¹⁄₂ oz. Cocchi Americano Rosa
¹⁄₂ oz. mezcal
2 dashes grapefruit bitters
Orange twist, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Stir brandy, Cocchi Americano, mezcal, and bitters in an ice-filled mixing glass or mixing tin until very well chilled; strain into a coupe glass and garnish with orange twist.