# Copenhagen

Genever, dark cherry liqueur, lime, syrup, and Angostura form Gromit Eduardsen’s bready, jammy 2009 signature cocktail for Copenhagen.

Strength: 23% ABV before dilution

## Ingredients

- 50 ml [Genever](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/genever.md)
- 20 ml [Cherry liqueur](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/cherry-liqueur.md) — Use a rich, dark cherry liqueur.
- 20 ml [Fresh lime juice](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/fresh-lime-juice.md)
- 20 ml [Simple syrup](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/simple-syrup.md) — Use a one-to-one syrup by weight.
- 1 dash [Angostura bitters](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/angostura-bitters.md)

## Glassware

Coupe glass

## Garnish

- Orange twist — Express the peel oils over the drink and retain the twist.

## Method

1. Shake all ingredients hard with cubed ice until thoroughly chilled.
2. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe.

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## References

- Canonical page: https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/copenhagen
- Photograph: https://stirred.fyi/assets/cocktails/copenhagen-76473fb1.webp
- Recipe source: https://bartendermagasinet.dk/drinks/copenhagen-cocktail/