
Brandy · Coupe
Brandy Crusta
ABV30%
Time2 min
GlassCoupe
CategoryBrandy
VeganGluten-free
Ingredients
- 1.78 ozCognac (Brandy)
Substitutes for Cognac (Brandy)
- ArmagnacEarthier; use equal amountclose
- BourbonGrain-based but works in many cognac drinksdifferent
- 0.25 ozMaraschino Liqueur
- 0.17 ozOrange Curaçao
Substitutes for Orange Curaçao
- Lemon JuiceSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose
- Lime JuiceSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose
- IceSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modeldifferent
- Orange PeelSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modeldifferent
- 0.51 ozLemon Juice
Substitutes for Lemon Juice
- Fresh Lime JuiceUse equal amount; more tart, tropicalclose
- 0.17 ozSugar Syrup (2:1)
Substitutes for Sugar Syrup (2:1)
- Powdered SugarSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose
- Demerara SugarSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose
- Brown SugarSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose
- Agave SyrupSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose
- 0.04 ozAromatic Bitters
Substitutes for Aromatic Bitters
- Peychaud's BittersMore floral, less spice; use equal dashesclose
- Orange BittersCitrus-forward; changes characterdifferent
Method
- Wipe the rim of the chilled coupe with citrus and press it into sugar.
- Stir the ingredients with ice in a mixing glass for 20 to 30 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Set a long strip of citrus peel inside the glass.
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- Try ingredients with more complementary flavor profiles
Photo: Ralf Roletschek, CC BY-SA 3.0 (source)