First documented in the late 1800’s, the East India Cocktail combines Cognac, curaçao, fruit syrup, bitters, and Maraschino liqueur. The drink has been tweaked, misattributed, and misunderstood for over a century, with the fruit syrup presenting one of biggest lingering question marks. What should said fruit be? How are we making the syrup? And what is such a bespoke ingredient doing in a 19th-century cocktail in the first place?
Here to answer all of those questions is Chicago-based Abe Vucekovich, beverage director at Meadowlark Hospitality. In this episode, we’ll embark on an international history lesson, discuss the interaction between tropical fruit and aged spirits, and consider how to apply some molecular mixology techniques to this drink.
Get ready for a crash course on centrifuges, Cognac, curaçao, coconut, and candied garnishes. It’s all right here on the “Cocktail College” podcast. Tune in for more and don’t forget to apply to VinePair’s Best New Bartender competition here!
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