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East India Cocktail recipe
StirredCoupeNo ice29% ABV
The East India Cocktail is a stirred brandy cocktail, made with Cognac, orange curaçao, pineapple syrup and more, served in a coupe. It is spirit-forward.
A Harry Johnson classic from 1882, said to have been popular with the English in Bombay.
East India Cocktail ingredients
| Cognac | 60 ml (2 oz) |
| Orange curaçao | 7.5 ml (¼ oz) |
| Pineapple syrup | 7.5 ml (¼ oz) |
| Maraschino liqueur | 5 ml (¼ oz) |
| Angostura bitters | 2 dashes |
How to make an East India Cocktail
- Add everything to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
- Stir until very cold, about 30 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- Lemon twist
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East India Cocktail: quick answers
- How strong is a East India Cocktail?
- About 29% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 23 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a East India Cocktail?
- About 190 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a East India Cocktail served in?
- A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a East India Cocktail have?
- 5 in total: Cognac, orange curaçao, pineapple syrup, maraschino liqueur and Angostura bitters.
