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Harvard in a coupe, drawn with its ingredient layers

Harvard recipe

StirredCoupeNo ice21% ABV140 kcal

The Harvard is a stirred brandy cocktail, made with Cognac, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters and more, served in a coupe. It is sparkling.

Strength: about 21% ABV in the glass, roughly 18 g of alcohol and about 140 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Harvard ingredients

Cognac45 ml (1½ oz)
Sweet vermouth22.5 ml (¾ oz)
Angostura bitters2 dashes
Soda watertop up, about 15 ml

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Harvard

  1. Add everything to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
  2. Stir until very cold, about 30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. Garnish with a lemon peel.
Glass
Coupe
Ice
None, served up
Garnish
Lemon peel
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Harvard: quick answers

How strong is a Harvard?
About 21% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 18 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Harvard?
About 140 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Harvard served in?
A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Harvard have?
4 in total: Cognac, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters and soda water. Simple enough to make at home.

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