Eider Duck
Ingredients
- 3⁄4 oz Cognac
- 3⁄4 oz Kirschwasser (cherry) eau-de-vie
- 3⁄4 oz Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur
- 3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
Method
Glass:
Photographed in a Retro Coupe
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
Method:
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Nutrition:
One serving of Eider Duck contains 154 calories
History:
First published in William James "Billy" Tarling's 1937 Café Royal Bar Book.
Review:
As Jason Clapham (the Difford's Guide reader who brought this citrusy sweet 'n' sour cocktail to my attention in February 2020) says, it's "essentially a cherry Sidecar." Those with sweeter palates may want to add a splash of sugar syrup.
