Garnish:
Lemon zest twist
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
2 fl oz | Rémy Martin 1738 Cognac |
1/4 fl oz | Triple sec liqueur (40% alc./vol.) |
1/6 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°brix) |
1 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
1/2 fl oz | Chilled water (omit if using wet ice) |
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Review:
The appropriately named brandy based drink benefits from dilution, hence my addition of a splash of water.
History:
Adapted from a recipe by Charles Schumann, Munich, Germany, and published in his American Bar. Very similar to Jerry Thomas' Fancy Brandy Cocktail, published in his 1862 edition.
Nutrition:
One serving of Fancy Brandy contains 170 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.6 standard drinks
- 24.92% alc./vol. (49.84° proof)
- 21.9 grams of pure alcohol
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