Brandy Sling

Classic · Brandy · Rocks glass

From The Ideal Bartender by Tom Bullock (1917) — first cocktail book by an African-American bartender, published while at the St. Louis Country Club. Original spec: 3 ingredients; method: "In a Whiskey glass: Stir; twist in a piece of Lemon Peel; grate Nutmeg on top and serve.".

GlassRocks glass
GarnishNone
ABV32.9%
Categoryprohibition
Flavorclassic, pre-prohibition, bullock-1917, historic

Ingredients

  • Ice1 lump
  • Sugar dissolved in little Water0.16 tsp
  • Brandy2 oz

Method

  1. Add ice, sugar dissolved in little water, and brandy to mixing glass with ice
  2. Stir until well chilled
  3. Strain into chilled rocks glass