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How To Make The Washington Cocktail - Building A Drink: Your Ultimate Guide to Mixed Drink and Cocktail Recipes

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Washington Cocktail
INGREDIENTS
  • 1½ ounces dry vermouth
  • ½ ounce brandy
  • ½ teaspoon powdered sugar
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

INSTRUCTIONS
Shake the ingredients vigorously with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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NOTES
The Washington Cocktail is a refined classic that balances the crisp dryness of vermouth with the warmth of brandy, lightly sweetened with powdered sugar and accented by aromatic Angostura bitters. Smooth, elegant, and timeless, it’s a simple yet sophisticated sip.
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