Salvador Dalí’s Casanova Cocktail

We found this cocktail in Les Diners de Gala cookbook. Dalí writes, “This is quite appropriate when circumstances such as exhaustion, overwork, or simply excess of sobriety are calling for a pick-me-up.”

It’s unclear whether the ginger is fresh or powdered, but I’m assuming it’s powdered since it’s added with the cayenne. For a zingier effect, juice the ginger and orange separately in a juicer.

Salvador Dalí’s Casanova Cocktail
makes 1 cocktail

shopping list —

• juice of 1 orange

• 1 tbsp bitters (Campari)

• 1 tsp ginger

• 4 tbsp brandy

• 2 tbsp old brandy (Vielle Cure)

• 1 pinch cayenne pepper

equipment —

• juicer or citrus hand juicer

• cocktail glass

• bar spoon

steps —

1. At the bottom of the glass, combine the cayenne and ginger.

2. Add the bitters, and top with the two brandies. Refrigerate or place in the freezer for 30 minutes.

3. Remove from the freezer and stir in the orange juice.

4. “Drink…and wait for the effect. It is rather speedy.” — Dalí

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Questions about the recipe? See page 252 in the Le Diners de Gala cookbook or email britt@parisdiningclub.com