Brandy Fruit Cup (Difford's Cup No.3)

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (11 ratings)

Serve in

Collins glass
Ingredients:
5/6 fl oz Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac
5/6 fl oz Orange Curaçao liqueur
5/6 fl oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
1 2/3 fl oz Thomas Henry Ginger Ale
1 2/3 fl oz Cola (e.g. Coca-Cola or Pepsi)
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Collins glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon, orange & strawberry slices, mint sprig & borage.
  3. POUR all ingredients into glass.
  4. Half fill glass with ice.
  5. Add a citrus slice and a couple of mint leaves from garnish.
  6. Fill to brim with ice.
  7. Finish with rest of garnish.

Allergens:


Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:


Review:

Cognac works well in this fruit cup, rounding the other ingredients to present as a more harmonious blend when compared to the same recipe made with gin. However, it's more of a winter's cup, without the freshening edge expected of a summer's fruit cup.

History:

Created in June 2017 by yours truly at the Cabinet Room, London, England. For more recipes and history see Fruit Cups and Pimm's.

Nutrition:

202 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.6 standard drinks
  • 12.57% alc./vol. (25.14° proof)
  • 22.1 grams of pure alcohol
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