Champagne Cup No. 2

Classic · Brandy · Rocks glass

From Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1900). Original recipe: "Three lumps of ice in a glass pitcher, add one tablespoonful fine sugar, one pony maraschino or white curaçoa, one pony pale brandy, one lemon sliced, one orange sliced, one slice cucumber-peel, pour in one pint claret, one quart iced champagne, one bottle cold plain soda. Mix and add a few sprigs fresh mint."

GlassRocks glass
GarnishNone
ABV26.6%
Categoryprohibition
Flavorclassic, pre-prohibition, kappeler-1900

Ingredients

  • ice in a glass pitcher3 lumps
  • Sugar0.5 tbsp
  • maraschino or white curaçoa1 oz
  • pale brandy1 oz
  • cucumber-peel1 slice

Method

  1. Muddle in rocks glass
  2. Add ice in a glass pitcher, sugar, maraschino or white curaçoa, and pale brandy
  3. Fill with ice and stir
  4. Garnish with cucumber-peel