The Southern Alliance
Orange zest twist & Luxardo maraschino cherries
STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass (preferably a large chunk of block ice).
[['5 cl', 'Rémy Martin 1738 Cognac'], ['2 cl', 'Punt E Mes or other full-bodied vermouth'], ['1.5 cl', 'De Kuyper Apricot Brandy liqueur'], ['1⁄2 spoon', 'Balsamic vinegar of Modena'], ['1 dash', 'Plum bitters']]
[['5 cl', 'cognac'], ['2 cl', 'punt e mes or other full-bodied vermouth'], ['1.5 cl', 'apricot brandy liqueur'], ['1⁄2 spoon', 'balsamic vinegar of modena'], ['1 dash', 'plum bitters']]