Terra Firma is a riff on the Classic Cocktail, the Vieux Carré, created by superstar bartender, Jeffrey Morgenthaler.
Made with Japanese Whisky in place of Vieux Carré’s Rye Whiskey and Apple Brandy in place of Cognac, Pacific Standard’s Signature Cocktail, Terra Firma, puts a modern spin on the New Orleans-Favorite.
Photo by Mark
Terra Firma Cocktail
A Signature and Craft Cocktail Recipe
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Pacific Standard
Pacific Standard serves up classics cocktails with a modern twist and locally sourced bar food. According to one knowledgeable Portland blogger, Terra Firma has become a “destination for international travelers, but also a treasured haunt for local regulars.”
Pacific Standard is in the Kex Hotel, 100 NE M L King Blvd, Portland, OR
Creator Jeffrey Morgenthaler
Jeffrey Morgenthaler is a popular and influencial bartender, author and blogger. He was responsible for popularizing barrel-aged cocktails beginning in 2010 and bottled carbonated cocktails beginning in 2011. Around 2012, he began creating craft cocktails that are upscale versions of the 1980s “disco-era” drinks, including the Amaretto Sour.
Visit Jeffrey Morgenthaler’s fun and informative Blog – HERE
Terra Firma Cocktail
Jeffrey Morgenthaler says that when they were creating the beverage selection for Pacific Standard they noticed that their extravagant lobby bar menu was missing a traditional, spirit-forward cocktail, so he created a Vieux Carré variation called Terra Firma. This new cocktail takes a contemporary approach to the timeless classic by substituting Japanese whisky for rye and apple brandy for Cognac.
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Terra Firma Cocktail
You will need These Liquors, Liqueurs and Bitters to make this Terra Firma Cocktail Recipe
- Japanese Whisky — To See ALL of Our Cocktails that include Japanese Whisky – Click HERE
- Apple Brandy — To See ALL of Our Cocktails that include Brandy – Click HERE
- Blanc Vermouth — To See ALL of Our Cocktails that include Vermouth – Click HERE
- Bénédictine — To See ALL of Our Cocktails that include Bénédictine – Click HERE
- Angostura Bitters — To See ALL of Our Cocktails that include Bitters – Click HERE
Better Than the Original?
I love Japanese Whisky and Apple Brandy – and I love a good Vieux Carré Cocktail. So trying this riff on the classic Vieux Carré was a no-brainer. I’m glad I did – I think I like it better than the original.
It helps that the smooth drinking Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky blends so well with the sharp taste of Laird’s Apple Brandy. This is a delicious, enjoyable cocktail I will return to.
Terra Firma Cocktail Recipe from Pacific Standard, Portland, OR
Terra Firma is a riff on the Classic Cocktail, the Vieux Carré, created by superstar bartender, Jeffrey Morgenthaler. Made with Japanese Whisky in place of Vieux Carré's Rye Whiskey and Apple Brandy in place of Cognac, Pacific Standard's Signature Cocktail, Terra Firma, puts a modern spin on the New Orleans-Favorite.
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Materials
- 3/4 ounce Japanese Whisky preferably Suntory Toki
- 3/4 ounce Apple Brandy preferably Laird’s Bonded Apple Brandy
- 3/4 ounce Blanc Vermouth preferably Dolin
- 1/4 ounce Bénédictine
- 1 dash Angostura Bitters
- Lemon Twist to garnish
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Terra Firma Cocktail
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Photo of Terra Firma Cocktail from Pacific Standard, Portland, OR is by Mark and is free to use and share under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) License. Recipe is courtesy of Jeffrey Morgenthaler, Pacific Standard, Portland, OR and Punch Magazine. Additional Information Courtesy of Wikipedia and is used by permission. – M.3
