Well, this one is a mystery.  Why “bulldog”?  All I can surmise is that the bulldog references Winston Churchill who I’m sure enjoyed a tipple of London Dry gin now and again.

The trick here is to find a cherry brandy that is not overwhelmingly sweet and cloying.  I deigned to use Cherry Heering.  This still is a very intense cocktail, so I’d even be tempted to make it a swizzle next time, instead of a shaken drink.  Just add a bit of soda water to lengthen the drink and I think you’ll be happy with it.

Bulldog
1.5oz cherry-flavored brandy
0.75oz gin
0.5oz lime juice

Shake with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.

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