Brandy Crusta

Name: Brandy Crusta
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Cognac (brandy) — 50 ml; Triple sec — 10 ml; Maraschino liqueur — 10 ml; Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) — 15 ml; Sugar syrup — 10 ml; Angostura aromatic bitters — 2 dashes

A sweet and citrus brandy cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 24.3%

Ingredients

~213 kcal per serving

Servings

Garnish

Lemon slice

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Create a sugar crust on the rim by moistening it with citrus juice and dipping in sugar
Cut a lemon slice about 25 mm thick, remove the pulp to form a ring, and place it on the glass rim
Shake all ingredients with ice: Cognac 50 mlTriple sec 10 mlMaraschino liqueur 10 mlLemon juice 15 mlSugar syrup 10 mlAngostura aromatic bitters 2 dashes
Fine strain into the chilled glass

History

Brandy Crusta is a 19th-century classic that dazzles with its citrus edge and warming brandy notes. Known for its sparkling presentation and bold flavor, it has charmed generations of drinkers. It’s a vibrant expression of cocktail craftsmanship and historical elegance.