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Cognac, orange liqueur and lemon — a 1920s sour that's rich, bright and quietly sophisticated.

Time: 3 min
Difficulty: Easy
Method: Shaken
Glass: Coupe

Ingredients

Servings

Cognac1 ¾ oz
Triple sec¾ oz
Lemon juice¾ oz

Garnish: Orange twist (1)

How to make it

1
Shake all ingredients with ice.
2
Strain into a chilled coupe.

Bar gear

Tools you'll need

Cocktail shakerChills, mixes and dilutes shaken drinks in about 12 seconds. A two-piece Boston shaker is the bartender standard.
JiggerA double-sided measure so every drink comes out the same. Look for one marked in ½ and ¼ oz.
Hawthorne strainerThe spring-edged strainer that holds back ice when you pour from a shaker.
Citrus pressSqueezes fresh lemon and lime fast — fresh juice is the biggest upgrade you can make.
Y-peelerCuts wide citrus peels for twists and expressed oils with no bitter pith.

Recommended glassware

CoupeThe stemmed, rounded glass for drinks served up, without ice.

No shaker? A clean jar with a tight lid works. Build your home bar →

Recipe source: IBA Official Cocktail specification. Quantities and basic method are factual. Description and steps are original Mixistry copy. Last updated 2026-10-11.

Contains alcohol. For adults of legal drinking age — please enjoy responsibly.