Japanese Cocktail
A brandy‑orgeat classic with soft almond sweetness and aromatic bitters.
Base spirit
Brandy
Style
Spirit-forward
Glassware
Coupe
The Japanese Cocktail mixes cognac with orgeat and bitters for a silky, floral, lightly spiced stirred drink. It reads warm, round, and surprisingly modern despite its age.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 2 oz cognac
- • 0.5 oz orgeat
- • 2 dashes Angostura
Did you know?
“Jerry Thomas published this cocktail in his 1862 guide; despite its name, it reflects almond‑liqueur fashion rather than Japanese origin.”
Source:Jerry Thomas archives; Imbibe
Bartender's Note
Use high‑quality orgeat for clean almond flavor.
How to make the Japanese Cocktail
- 1Stir with ice.
- 2Strain into coupe.
- 3Garnish.
