Brandy Buck

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Serve in

a Collins glass...
2½ fl oz Cognac V.S.O.P.
¼ fl oz Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge
¼ fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Top up with Ginger ale
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How to make:

SHAKE first 3 ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass. TOP with ginger ale and serve with straws.

Garnish:

Lemon wedge

Comment:

Lemon juice adds balance to the sweet ginger ale. Cognac provides the backbone.

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