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Nicky Finn recipe
ShakenCoupeNo ice21% ABV
The Nicky Finn is a shaken brandy cocktail, made with Cognac, triple sec, lemon juice and more, served in a coupe. It is citrusy.
A Savoy Cocktail Book cousin of the Sidecar, in equal parts with a dash of anise.
Nicky Finn ingredients
| Cognac | 30 ml (1 oz) |
| Triple sec | 30 ml (1 oz) |
| Lemon juice | 30 ml (1 oz) |
| Pastis | 1 dash |
How to make a Nicky Finn
- Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
- Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- Lemon twist
Nicky Finn: quick answers
- How strong is a Nicky Finn?
- About 21% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 19 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Nicky Finn?
- About 170 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 Nicky Finn served in?
- A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a Nicky Finn have?
- 4 in total: Cognac, triple sec, lemon juice and pastis. Simple enough to make at home.
