Brandy Crusta
The Brandy Crusta is an absolute classic for a reason. I love this drink; it’s an old-school stunner where the cognac sings, balanced by bright citrus and a little funk from the maraschino. That sugared rim isn't just for looks—it makes the whole thing pop.
Recipe Ingredients
2 oz. (60 ml) Pierre Ferrand Original Formula 1840 Cognac Add to Cart
1/4 oz. (7..5 ml) Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao Add to Cart
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur Add to Cart
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) semi-rich simple syrup (1.5:1 sugar:water)
1/2 oz. (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
2-4 dashes Angostura Aromatic Bitters Add to Cart
Sugared rim & lemon peel for garnish
1/4 oz. (7..5 ml) Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao Add to Cart
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur Add to Cart
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) semi-rich simple syrup (1.5:1 sugar:water)
1/2 oz. (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
2-4 dashes Angostura Aromatic Bitters Add to Cart
Sugared rim & lemon peel for garnish
Recipe Directions
1. Grab your chilled coupe glass. Moisten the rim, then roll it in sugar.
2. Into your shaker, add the Cognac, Dry Curaçao, Maraschino Liqueur, simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and Angostura Bitters.
3. Fill your shaker with ice.
4. Give that a good, hard shake until well-chilled.
5. Double strain your cocktail into the prepared glass.
6. Express a lemon peel over the drink, then drop it in for garnish.
2. Into your shaker, add the Cognac, Dry Curaçao, Maraschino Liqueur, simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and Angostura Bitters.
3. Fill your shaker with ice.
4. Give that a good, hard shake until well-chilled.
5. Double strain your cocktail into the prepared glass.
6. Express a lemon peel over the drink, then drop it in for garnish.
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Pierre Ferrand Original Formula 1840 Cognac
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