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The archetypal Metropole cocktail turns up successful respective precocious 19th-century guides, calling for brandy, adust vermouth and 2 kinds of bitters. It is fundamentally a brandy saltation of a martini oregon Martinez oregon galore akin drinks of the era.

This mentation replaces adust vermouth with Lillet Blanc, which adds a spot much assemblage and much spirit to the drink.

From Spirits columnist Jason Wilson.

Ingredients

Ice
1 1/2 ounces brandy, preferably Armagnac oregon cognac
3/4 ounce Lillet Blanc
2 dashes Peychaud's bitters
1 dash orangish bitters
1/2 spoon elemental syrup (see NOTE)
Brandied oregon maraschino cherry, for garnish (see related recipe)

Nutritional Facts

Per serving

Calories
130
Carbohydrates
3 g
Sugar
1 g

This investigation is an estimation based connected disposable ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s oregon nutritionist’s advice.

From Spirits columnist Jason Wilson.

Tested by Michael Taylor.

Published January 20, 2011

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Updated March 13, 2026

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