Burgundy Cup (Red)

Classic · Brandy · Rocks glass

From Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1900). Original recipe: "Mix one tablespoonful fine sugar with a little water in a glass pitcher, add the juice of half a lemon, one pony brandy, one pony orange curaçoa, a few lumps of ice, two slices lemon, two slices orange, one slice cucumber-peel, one pint red Burgundy, one bottle of cold plain soda; mix. Place a few sprigs of mint on top."

GlassRocks glass
GarnishNone
ABV14.8%
Categoryprohibition
Flavorclassic, pre-prohibition, kappeler-1900

Ingredients

  • Sugar0.5 tbsp
  • Brandy1 oz
  • orange curaçoa1 oz
  • cucumber-peel1 slice

Method

  1. Muddle in rocks glass
  2. Add sugar, brandy, and orange curaçoa
  3. Fill with ice and stir
  4. Garnish with cucumber-peel