Recipe

30 ml rye whiskey
30 ml cognac
5 ml curaçao (orange)
5 ml simple syrup
1 dash absinthe
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
30-60 ml club soda
Garnish: lemon twist

In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour the rye whiskey, cognac, curaçao, simple syrup, absinthe, and bitters. Stir well and strain into a chilled old-fashioned glass filled with fresh ice. Top with club soda; as much as 2 ounces to taste. Twist a lemon peel over the glass and drop it into the drink.

History

The morning glory is a classic cocktail with attitude. This recipe is adapted from the 1887 edition of Jerry Thomas’ “Bar-Tenders Guide” and is said to be one of the “hair of the dog” hangover cures from back in the day. It definitely packs a punch—in both flavor and alcohol—and if you’re indeed drinking it in the morning, you might not want to have a lot planned for your day.