Name: Chatham Hotel Special
Total time: 2 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml Cognac (brandy); 22.5 ml Tawny port; 15 ml Dark crème de cacao; 15 ml Cream

Serve in a

Coupe glass

Ingredients:
60 ml	Cognac (brandy)
22.5 ml	Tawny port
15 ml	De Kuyper Brown Crème de Cacao
15 ml	Single cream/half-and-half
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How to make:

Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
Prepare garnish of grated nutmeg.
SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish with a dusting of nutmeg grated over cocktail.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Single cream/half-and-half – Dairy

Review:

We've slightly changed the proportions and replaced the original lemon zest garnish with a little extra spice.

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History:

This mid-1900s classic from New York's Chatham Hotel was resurrected by Ted Haigh in his 2004 book Vintage Spirits & Forgotten Cocktails.

Nutrition:

One serving of Chatham Hotel Special contains 247 calories.

Alcohol content:

1.7 standard drinks
20.59% alc./vol. (41.18° proof)
23.2 grams of pure alcohol

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