Brandy Crusta
New Orleans, 1850s. The grandfather of the Sidecar.
LevelAdvanced
MethodShake
GlassCoupe
Serves1
Ingredients
- 50 mlBrandy
- 10 mlTriple secOrange liqueur. Cointreau is the premium version.
- 5 mlMaraschino liqueurA clear cherry liqueur, like Luxardo. Not the red cherry syrup.
- 15 mlLemon juiceSqueeze it fresh. 1 lemon gives about 30 ml.
- 1 dashAngostura bitters
- 1 tspSugar (optional)
Plus ice.
Bar tools
- Jigger
- Shaker
- Strainer
- Rimming plate
No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.
How to make a Brandy Crusta
- Wet the rim with lemon and dip it in sugar. Place a long spiral of lemon peel inside the glass.
- Shake everything else with ice for 12 seconds.
- Strain into the glass.
Garnish: Long lemon peel spiral