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Bombay cocktail

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Bombay

A refined cocktail combining brandy, vermouth, and absinthe.

Base
Other
Difficulty
Medium
Strength
Medium
Origin
United Kingdom

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Add the Brandy, Dry Vermouth, Sweet Vermouth, Grand Marnier, Absinthe, and Orange Bitters to a Mixing Glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir well until chilled, about 30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled Coupe Glass.
  4. Twist a Lemon Peel over the drink to release its oils and use as a garnish.

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About the Bombay

The Bombay Cocktail is a sophisticated drink featuring a mix of brandy, vermouths, and a touch of absinthe for complexity. The addition of orange bitters and a twist of lemon zest brings balance to this elegant concoction, making it a perfect choice for those who enjoy spirit-forward cocktails.

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How this compares

  • Bobby Burns

    Both are spirit-forward cocktails with herbal notes, but the Bombay uses brandy, sweet and dry vermouths, and absinthe, while the Bobby Burns uses Scotch, sweet vermouth, and Bénédictine for a more herbal, smooth profile.

  • Old Pal

    Both are spirit-forward and use vermouth, but the Old Pal uses rye whiskey, dry vermouth, and bitters, whereas the Bombay uses brandy, a mix of sweet and dry vermouth, and absinthe.

  • Negroni

    Both are herbal and spirit-forward, but the Negroni uses gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, while the Bombay uses brandy and a more complex mix of vermouths with absinthe.

  • Manhattan

    Both are spirit-forward and use vermouth, but the Manhattan uses rye or bourbon whiskey, while the Bombay uses brandy and a touch of absinthe for added depth.

  • Penicillin

    Both are strong and spirit-forward, but the Penicillin uses Scotch and honey, adding a smoky and sweet flavor, while the Bombay is herbal with brandy and absinthe.

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