Brandy & Cognac Archives - Cocktail Creation

20Jan

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Classic Brandy Sour Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients: 2 oz Brandy 3/4 oz Simple Syrup 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice Lemon wheel for garnish Maraschino cherry for garnish Egg white (optional) Ice cubes Instructions: Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Pour 2 oz of brandy into the shaker. Add 3/4 oz of simple syrup. Include 3/4 oz of fresh lemon juice. Optionally, add an egg white for a frothier texture. Shake the ingredients well for about 15-20 seconds. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice cubes. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a maraschino cherry. Sip and enjoy the balanced sweetness and tartness of your Classic Brandy Sour Cocktail! Yield: This recipe makes one Classic Brandy Sour Cocktail. Preparation Time: Approximately 5 minutes

Sidecar Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients: 2 oz Cognac or Brandy 3/4 oz Triple Sec 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice Sugar (for rimming the glass) Lemon twist for garnish Ice cubes Instructions: Rim a chilled martini or coupe glass with sugar. Moisten the rim with a lemon wedge and dip it into sugar to coat. In a shaker, combine 2 oz of cognac or brandy, 3/4 oz of triple sec, and 3/4 oz of fresh lemon juice. Add ice cubes to the shaker. Shake the ingredients well for about 10-15 seconds. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass. Express the oil from a lemon twist over the drink by twisting it over the glass, then drop the twist into the cocktail. Sip and savor the balanced and citrusy taste of your Sidecar Cocktail! Yield: This recipe makes one Sidecar cocktail. Preparation Time: Approximately 5 minutes

Brandy Alexander Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Brandy 1 oz Dark Creme de Cacao 1 oz Heavy Cream Nutmeg (for garnish) Ice cubes Instructions: Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add 1 1/2 oz of brandy to the shaker. Pour in 1 oz of dark creme de cacao. Add 1 oz of heavy cream to the shaker. Shake the ingredients well for about 10-15 seconds. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini or coupe glass. Grate a sprinkle of fresh nutmeg on top as a garnish. Serve and relish the velvety decadence of your Brandy Alexander Cocktail! Yield: This recipe makes one Brandy Alexander cocktail. Preparation Time: Approximately 5 minutes