Cold Deck Cocktail

High temperature was about 50 degrees F today with a low predicted to be 28 tonight; winter is here, darn it!

I found a 'Cold Deck Cocktail'  on page 66 in my Bartender's Guide and it seemed an appropriate drink to try looking at the temperatures!

Recipe:

1/2 teaspoon clear Créme de Menthe (LeRoux)
1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth (Dolin)
1 oz Brandy (E&J XO)

Stir with ice and strain into cocktail glass. I garnished with an orange slice.

The Créme de Menthe, although in the drink in small quantity, was a dominant taste. Probably could have used a little less.

Otherwise, we enjoyed the drink, recognizing that it was not as tasty nor as interesting as many we've tried.

Cheers!