What to Drink This Week: A Comet

Stile's feeling a bit odd today friends. So odd, in fact, that I'm going to go out onto veranda overlooking Central Park West and make myself something with bitters. Why? Because it's a hair past 10 a.m. EST so I figure now is as good as time as any to feel stylish.

So I just threw on my Ralph Lauren Kimono Robe ($75) and after I write you this, I'll head out and watch the joggers and cars whiz by, with bitters in my morning drink. I usually fancy a nice steaming mug of Civet Cat Dropping Coffee ($44 for .57g) but today my tummy hurts a bit, so something with bitters is my choice.

Bitters, or more properly, Angostura Bitters, were first made in the 1820s but a German bloke intent of helping stomachs ale, but then migrated into both apéritifs and digestifs to help "settle one's stomach prior to a meal." Some believe bitters can cure a stomach ailment and some instances of nausea. I'm about to find out.

Since it's morning, I want a citrus-ish flavoured drink, so I'm going with the Comet, a refreshing tart, but sort of sweet pick-me-up. Reminds me of my date last night. It was made in the mid-50s, a fittingly stylish time to make a stylish drink.

Make:
    • 1 1/2 ounces cognac
    • 1/2 ounce Van der Hum
    • 1 ounce grapefruit juice
    • 1 dash Angostura bitters

Add ingredients to shaker. Shake twice, strain into glass.

Serve in: Martini Glass
 

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