Brandy Crusta
Brandy · Coupe
Joseph Santini's 1850s New Orleans creation — the first cocktail with a citrus peel crown and a sugar rim. The great-grandfather of the Sidecar.
| Glass | Coupe |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 24% |
| Category | classic |
| Flavor | citrus, historic, ornate, spirit-forward |
Ingredients
- Cognac2 oz
- Orange Curaçao0.25 oz
- Maraschino Liqueur0.25 oz
- Fresh Lemon Juice0.25 oz
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
- Sugar1 rim
- Lemon Peel Spiral1 piece
Method
- Rim coupe with sugar; line interior with a peeled lemon spiral
- Add cognac, curaçao, maraschino, lemon juice, and bitters to shaker with ice
- Shake hard
- Double strain into prepared coupe