Mount Vernon
The Washington Post, September 28, 2011
Spirits
- Course: Beverage
- Features: Fast
Summary:
One hallmark of PDT mixologist Jim Meehan's cocktails is his unusual use of fruit brandies and eaux-de-vie as featured spirits. Here, the clear cherry brandy kirschwasser takes center stage (hence the George Washington-inspired title), along with Spanish brandy de Jerez (such as Gran Duque d'Alba brand).
1 serving
Ingredients:
- Ice
- 1 ounce kirschwasser
- 1 ounce brandy de Jerez
- 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1/2 ounce Pedro Jimenez sherry
- 1/2 ounce Cherry Heering liqueur
- 3 preserved cherries (or maraschino cherries, for garnish (see related recipe)
Directions:
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the kirschwasser, brandy, grapefruit juice, sherry and Cherry Heering; shake well, then strain into a chilled cocktail (martini) glass.
Garnish with the cherries on a pick.
Recipe Source:
Adapted from Meehan's "The PDT Cocktail Book" (Sterling Epicure, 2011).
Tested by Jason Wilson and Michael Taylor for The Washington Post.
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