Elegant Sherry Cognac Delight

This elegant and proper cocktail is a refined blend of V.S.O.P. Cognac, fino sherry, and a dash of Angostura bitters. It embodies the sophistication and grace of the hotel it's named after, with a touch of contemporary flair. The cocktail was crafted by Tyler Akin, a Wilmington native and partner in the hotel's new restaurant, Le Cavalier at the Green Room. It's a tribute to the historic landmark and a testament to the timeless allure of classic cocktails.

Elegant Sherry Cognac Delight

A refined and sophisticated cocktail featuring V.S.O.P. Cognac, fino sherry, and a dash of Angostura bitters, the Hotel du Pont Cocktail is a tribute to elegance and tradition.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz V.S.O.P. Cognac, preferably Guillon Painturaud
  • 1 1/2 oz fino sherry, preferably Alvear
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • Ice cubes
  • Orange twist, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a mixing glass half-filled with ice, combine the V.S.O.P. Cognac, fino sherry, and a dash of Angostura bitters.
  2. Stir the mixture until chilled, approximately 15 seconds.
  3. Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. Squeeze the orange twist over the drink and drop it into the glass as a garnish.