Japanese Cocktail
- May 18
- 1 min read
A spirit-forward brandy cocktail with orgeat and bitters.
The Japanese Cocktail is a simple old-school classic that shows how useful orgeat can be outside of tropical drinks. Brandy gives it warmth and depth, while orgeat adds sweetness, texture and a soft almond finish.
Japanese Cocktail Brandy, orgeat and bitters.
Glassware
Coupe glass.
Garnish
Lemon twist.
Optional: freshly grated nutmeg.
Ingredients
60ml brandy
15ml Orgeat
2 dashes aromatic bitters, such as Angostura
Optional: 5ml Lemon Cocktail Juice
Recipe
Prepare your glass and garnish first.
Add the brandy, Orgeat and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
Stir until chilled and properly diluted.
Strain into the prepared glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist.
Notes
This is a spirit-forward drink, so use a brandy with enough body to carry the almond and bitters.
The Lemon Cocktail Juice is optional, but helpful if you want a brighter, slightly more approachable version.
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