Step 1.
- Chill a coupe glass by filling it with ice and water.
Step 2.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine 1.5 oz of cognac, 1 oz of Aperol, and 0.5 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Step 3.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake thoroughly for about 10-15 seconds.
Step 4.
- Empty the ice and water from the chilled glass.
Step 5.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled coupe glass.
Step 6.
- Garnish with an orange twist.