This is cocktail #175 in Harry Johnson’s 1882 print of the Bartenders Manual. Harry Johnson was a German-born (Specifically Prussian-born, A unified Germany didn’t exist yet) bartender and peered at Jerry Thomas. Jerry Thomas does steal a lot of Harry Johnson’s thunder since he was the first one to be published, but both created amazing recipes. Since Harry Johnson was german-born, his books are written in English and German.
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East India Cocktail
Course: DrinksCuisine: American1
servings232
kcal33%
3
minutesLearn how to make the classic 1882 East India Cocktail
Ingredients
3 dashes Angostura Bitters
2 dashes Maraschino Liqueur
1/2 oz Orange Liqueur
1/2 oz Raspberry Syrup
2 oz Brandy
Directions
- Add Ice To Mixing Glass and combine all ingredients in the mixing glass.
- Stir the ingredients for 20 – 30 seconds to properly chill and dilute the drink.
- Strain into glass.
Notes
- Tools Used: Jigger, Bar Spoon, Mixing Glass
- Serving Glass: Coupe Glass
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