No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Brownie
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 1 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
| 1 fl oz | Brown/dark crème de cacao liqueur |
| 1 fl oz | Whipping cream |
| 1/6 fl oz | Kirschwasser (cherry) eau-de-vie |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Coupe glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of grated nutmeg and skewered Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
Method
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish
- Dust with freshly grated nutmeg and garnish with a skewered maraschino cherry.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Brownie contains 228 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 16.75% alc./vol. (33.51° proof)
- 17.1 grams of pure alcohol
History
Adapted from a recipe in Ted Saucier's 1951 book, Bottoms Up!.
Brownie
Ted Saucier, 1951
1 oz. Coronet brandy
1 oz. crème de cacao
1 oz. heavy cream
1 dash kirschwaser
Shake well and strain into cocktail glass. Decorate with maraschino cherry.
Review
The same recipe made using white crème de cacao makes a tasty cocktail, but not one that befits the name.
Cocktail of the day:
8th December 2026 is National Brownie Day
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Comments & Discussion
Sub the Kirsch with Poire Williams eau de vie, works very well with this one.
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