CyprusEasyCocktail

Brandy Sour

Cyprus' national cocktail. Created for a king.

LevelEasy
MethodBuild
GlassHighball
Serves1

Ingredients

  • 45 mlBrandy
  • 25 mlLemon juiceSqueeze it fresh. 1 lemon gives about 30 ml.
  • 15 mlSugar syrupMake it: stir equal amounts of sugar and hot water until clear. Keeps 2 weeks in the fridge.
  • 2 dashesAngostura bitters
  • Top upSoda water

Plus ice.

Bar tools

  • Jigger
  • Bar spoon

No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.

How to make a Brandy Sour

  1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
  2. Add the brandy, lemon juice, syrup and bitters and stir.
  3. Top with soda.

Garnish: Lemon slice

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