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
Available as alcohol-free version
See the mocktail recipe →
Recipe Variations
🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-free
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AdInstructions
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.