Essence Of Cognac is enjoyable robust cocktail at 2.7 standard drinks. Stirred with 30ml brandy eau de vie a preuve dhuile and 15ml vodka ruskov with 15ml absinthe les fils as well as 15ml licorice liqueur marie brizard including 65ml tea black also 50ml ice and good with afternoon tea. Just brew and chill tea then add vodka and absinthe to glass and pour in the licorice to glass. Stir in the cold tea and add ice to glass and served in a old fashioned glass warm.