Brandy Crusta
The Brandy Crusta is a citrusy sour made with Cognac, Maraschino Liqueur, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice and Angostura Bitters. It is shaken and served in a wine glass, about 23% ABV.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Wine glass
- Served
- Wine Glass
- Strength
- About 23% ABV
- Family
- Sour
- Flavour
- Citrus
- Listed in
- Difford's Guide Hall of Fame
Ingredients
- 45mlCognac
- 7.5mlMaraschino Liqueur
- 7.5mlTriple Sec
- 15mlLemon Juice
- 2 dashesAngostura Bitters
How to make it
- Shake all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into sugar-rimmed wine glass with lemon spiral.
Tip: Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the tin is frosty.
About the Brandy Crusta
Created in 1850s New Orleans, considered a precursor to the Sidecar.
Missing something?
- No Cognac? Use Brandy (Cognac is a grape brandy; any decent brandy works)
- No Cognac? Use Pisco (Unaged and more floral)
- No Maraschino Liqueur? Use Kirsch (Dry cherry spirit; add a little simple syrup)
- No Triple Sec? Use Grand Marnier (Richer and cognac-based, with less bright orange)
- No Triple Sec? Use Blue Curaçao (Same flavour, but turns the drink blue)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lemon (Squeeze fresh: 1 lemon gives about 30 ml)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lime Juice (Sharper, different aroma)
- No Angostura Bitters? Use Peychaud's Bitters (Lighter, with more anise)
All swaps for Cognac, Maraschino Liqueur, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice and Angostura Bitters
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