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Cocktail: Lesser Known Character | Bartender: Josh Lindley

I have been digging through old cocktail books lately (why else keep them around if you aren’t gonna reference them every now and then?) and came across some cobbler that used (pretty much only) Brandy and Port. That drink in and of itself was tasty so I decided to dress it up a little.

Aiming to be enjoyed during the cold over the next few months here in Toronto, I combined the above mentioned Brandy and Port with just a little simple syrup and a bitter that is typically associated with a different grape distillate, Amargo Chuncho. Just a swipe of nutmeg on top as a nod to The Bittered Sling finishes the drink off. I used Torres Brandy because I was looking for that robust dried fruit and wood flavour to stand up to the Port and Bitters. You could add a little lemon oil to the garnish part too.

2 oz Torres 10 Year Brandy
0.25 oz LBV Port
0.125 oz Simple Syrup (1:1)
2 dashes Amargo Chuncho

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass or tin and stir on ice for 25-30 seconds. Strain onto a big cube  in a rocks glass and garnish with nutmeg…and/or lemon oils if you want.


Josh Lindley
Co-Creator at Bartender Atlas
Josh Lindley has been bartending in Toronto since 2007. Before working for Hendrick's Gin as a Brand Ambassador he was bar manager at Campagnolo and a hired gun at Bar Isabel before working at Chantecler, Le Phenix and Eataly. He has contributed to many magazines, tv shows and newspapers with his recipes and opinions. He recently put his diploma in Radio Broadcasting from Humber College to good use through The Blackbird audio documentary. Currently pouring at Civl Liberties and teaching cocktail classes for Evelyn Chick's Love of Cocktails, he enjoys being an ambassador to Toronto and talking about horror movies, punk rock and basketball.
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