Bollywood

     Following the Vintage Cocktails & Forgotten Spirits recipe for the Filmograph I sampled the drink and found it lacking in some way; which I couldn't put my finger on. It was good but not great. Playing around with the recipe and proportions nearly six months later I decided upon adding a bit of spice to the mighty tart cocktail. Finding a bottle of chai spice syrup laying around for lattes I decided to throw a bit of it into the mix in hopes that it would add a bit of depth to the drink. And without dissapointment the drink prevailed. A buttery, spiced depth rounded out the ever vintage cocktail and brought it to a newer flavorful height of enjoyment giving it the rebirth it so ever needed. A much better cocktail if you ask me. And I give you :

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Bollywood

2 1/4 oz. cognac (Hennessey VS)

3/4 oz. kola tonic

juice of medium lemon

1/2 oz. Chai Tea syrup (Torani)

- stir with ice and serve 

lemon zest garnish (no shown)