The Seelbach is a pre-prohibition cocktail that originated at the Seelbach Hotel in Louisville, KY.  Lost to drinkers for nearly 80 years, the recipe was rediscovered in 1995.

If you’re ever in downtown Louisville, head into the gorgeous Seelbach Hotel to taste the famous cocktail.

The Seelbach

1 ounce bourbon
1/2 ounce Cointreau
7 dashes Angostura Bitters
7 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters
Champagne

Pour bourbon, Cointreau and bitters into a champagne flute, and stir.  Top with champagne, stir once more and garnish with an orange twist.

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