East India Cocktail
A cognac-based cocktail with orange curaçao, pineapple juice, rum, and orange bitters. It has faint acidity, is off-dry, and is moderate in strength at about 16% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
East India Cocktail
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Volume173 ml
Strength16% ABV
Alcohol29 ml (23 g)72 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar5.2 g (3.0%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.07%
SweetnessOff-dry
Harry Johnson, “Bartender’s Manual” (1900)
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East India Cocktail