Name: Brandy Sangaree
Total time: 2 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 45 ml Cognac (brandy); 22.5 ml Tawny port; 5 ml Sugar syrup (2:1)

Brandy Sangaree
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Photographed in a Speakeasy Nick & Nora 4.75oz

Ingredients:
1 ¹⁄₂ oz	Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac
³⁄₄ oz	Cockburn's Tawny Eyes Port
¹⁄₆ oz	Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup)

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How to make:

Select and pre-chill a Nick & Nora glass.
Prepare garnish of grated nutmeg.
STIR all ingredients with ice.
FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish with dusting of nutmeg grated over cocktail.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Tawny port - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

Strength & taste guide:

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Review:

Port and Brandy (AKA "Randy") are a match made in heaven, here subtly enriched with a touch of sugar.

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Variant:

Served on-the-rocks in a highball or old-fashioned glass.

Alcohol content:

1.3 standard drinks
24.2% alc./vol. (24.2° proof)
17.5 grams of pure alcohol

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John CARR

25th September 2024 at 13:02

Tried on the Rock, but I thought much better served up to savour the flavours and aromas.

John CARR

15th September 2024 at 14:42

First time trying the classic port and brandy combination. Simply, it works. A match made in heaven. I love nutmeg so had the requisite whole ‘megs and baby grater. Five stars no question.

John CARR

15th September 2024 at 15:16

For my second iteration ran out of sugar syrup so used Luxardo instead, which worked

John CARR

15th September 2024 at 14:45

I used high end ingredients, but even with more modest means this is going to work. But I do recommend investing in the nutmeg greater and whole nutmegs 😉

Annabelle Egginton

18th February 2024 at 19:42

Yum

Colin Cook

9th January 2024 at 11:42

Excellent. Will try to remember to dust with nutmeg next time.

Collin Westgate

2nd August 2023 at 17:48

Unbelievable, honestly. You'd be amazed at how simple a combination as this can end up so good. Brandy and port does something magical together, perfect nightcap when you want something substantial but don't feel like putting in the effort to make something more complex. If you're a fan of port and other fortified wine like I am, this is a must.

Clément R

25th November 2022 at 21:33

What a great cocktail! A after dinner one with all the fall notes as walnuts, warm spiced, woody.. I replace the grated nutmeg by orange zest and Maraschino cherry.

John Hinojos

7th October 2022 at 04:04

This is outstanding. I was surprised to see how many ratings were on this cocktail, but no comments. This is a perfect evening cocktail or nightcap. The cognac and port works great together. The nutmeg dusting was a plus.

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