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Improved Brandy Cocktail

Yes, yes, I know modern convention calls for this cocktail to be stirred but Jerry Thomas stipulates to shake it and it's much "improved" by shaking. "Shake...
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
25th October 2024 at 11:53
Superb. Cognac delicately fortified and scented with fruit and bitters. Not overly sweet as some vintage cocktails can be. Brought out the dry nuttiness of the Courvoisier that I used.
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
25th October 2024 at 11:54
Care with not over-shaking with the small quantity involved.
Also enjoyed with Hennessy VSOP.
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Nathalie O'Flynn’s Avatar Nathalie O'Flynn
13th June 2023 at 16:49
I presume I can use standard sugar syrup no?
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
26th September 2023 at 23:50
... on the basis that 2:1 sugar syrups (commercial or otherwise) are fairly viscous and add the desired smoother and richer mouthfeel?
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
14th June 2023 at 14:43
Yes, Nathalie. A direct ml for ml swap.
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