I.B.F. Pick-Me-Up

Written By Al Culliton

The I.B.F. Pick-Me-Up comes from Harry MacElhone’s book Barflies and Cocktails (1927). Its base resembles an Improved Cocktail of sorts, with Cognac as the main spirit and layers of orange, menthol, and eucalyptus from the combination of Curaçao and Fernet-Branca. I chose to put this one over a big ice cube as the base is quite strong—but very delicious.

INGREDIENTS

1 oz. Cognac
½ oz. orange liqueur
½ oz. fernet
1½ oz. champagne

Garnish: orange twist

ABV LEVEL

Combine all but Champagne in a mixing glass. Add ice and stir for 15-20 seconds. Strain into a double rocks glass over a big cube. Top with Champagne and garnish with an orange twist.

 
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