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Brandy Crusta

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A historic New Orleans cocktail from the 1850s — brandy with maraschino, lemon, Cointreau, and bitters, served in a sugar-rimmed glass.

According to Jerry Thomas, the Brandy Crusta was created by Santina, a renowned Spanish caterer.

Method
Shaken
Glass
coupe
Difficulty
Medium
Flavor Profile
Bitter
Citrus
Herbal
Sour
Sweet
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Available as alcohol-free version
See the mocktail recipe →
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Recipe Variations

Ingredients

Servings:
1
Your bar: 0/6
🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-free

Instructions

Prepare the glass: Moisten the rim of a wine glass with a lemon wedge. Dip the rim into sugar to create a sugared rim. In a cocktail shaker, combine the following ingredients: 2 oz brandy 0.5 oz lemon juice 0.5 oz orange liqueur 0.25 oz maraschino liqueur 2 dashes aromatic bitters Fill the shaker with ice and shake well. Strain the mixture into the prepared wine glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

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