First popping up in George J. Kappeler 1906 cocktail book, Modern American Drinks, this is the sister drink to the Yale and Princeton Cocktails. I have listed here the original George J. Kappeler recipe but the 1935 Old Waldorf Astoria recipe is probably the more well know version. The Waldorf Astoria recipe is 1/2 oz brandy, 1 1/2 oz sweet vermouth, 2 dashes orange bitters, and 1 oz soda water.

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Harvard Cocktail – Original 1906 George Kappeler Recipe

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Course: DrinksCuisine: American

Servings

1

servings

Calories

117

kcal

ABV

22%

Total time

3

minutes

Learn how to make the classic 1906 Harvard Cocktail

Ingredients

• 3 dashes Angostura Bitters

• 3 dashes Gum Syrup

• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth

• 1 oz Brandy

• 1/2 oz Soda Water

Directions

• Combine all ingredients except for the soda water in a separate mixing glass with ice.
• Stir to chill and combine those ingredients.
• Pour into the serving glass and gently add the soda water.