French Twist

The French Twist is a perfect example of how our process enhances the cocktail: simple, approachable, elegant and the perfect cocktail to be enjoyed, day or evening.

Intermediate
5-7 minutes

ingredients and how to craft

Ingredients

1.75 VSOP
0.5 orange curaçao or triple sec
0.75 simple syrup
0.5 fresh lemon juice
3 Fever-Tree® club soda

Step-by-step

Close up of the French Twist drink garnished with a lemon twist.

Step 1

Build all ingredients except soda water into the shaker

Step 2

Add ice

Step 3

Shake and strain over fresh cobbled or crushed ice into a Double Old Fashioned glass

Step 4

Top with soda water then garnish with a lemon twist

Complete your cocktail with

Bottle of Courvoisier VSOP cognac with a white label.

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