Redcoat
Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 21.8% ABV ∙
The Redcoat is a stirred spirit-forward cocktail of Cognac, Dubonnet, cherry liqueur, and Manzanilla sherry, finished with a maraschino cherry.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Stir all ingredients with ice: Cognac 45 mlDubonnet/French rouge aromatized wine 30 mlCherry liqueur 30 mlManzanilla sherry 15 ml
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry
Tips
- Use a Manzanilla that still tastes fresh and salty; a flat, oxidized bottle won't cut through the cherry liqueur and Dubonnet.
- Stir for about 30 seconds, until it's well chilled and the Cognac, Dubonnet, and briny sherry taste like one drink.
History
The Redcoat is a modern cocktail credited to bartender J. E. Clapham, who created it in 2021 and described it as a rich digestif-style drink built around cognac, red quinquina, cherry liqueur, and Manzanilla sherry. The combination of a brandy base with an aromatized wine, a fruit liqueur, and a dry sherry places it among a wave of contemporary stirred, spirit-forward cocktails that reinterpret older aperitif and digestif templates rather than following a historic recipe of its own.
FAQ
What is a redcoat drink?
A stirred cocktail of Cognac, Dubonnet, cherry liqueur, and Manzanilla sherry, strained into a coupe and garnished with a maraschino cherry.
