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This brandy cocktail recipe is just one variation of the classic drink. It's incredibly easy to mix up, makes a great dinner drink, and is a fantastic way to show off a nice brandy. You can even use cognac, Armagnac, or any high-end brandy without worrying about damaging the spirit's quality. In fact, you will only be enhancing it with a few simple ingredients. Show The formula found in this drink is the original definition of a cocktail: distilled spirit, sugar, water, and bitters. In this recipe, the curaçao liqueur acts as the sugar and the dilution from shaking it with ice is the water. There are even two types of bitters in this drink, which give the flavor a nice accent. Technically, back in the late 1800s when this drink was a big hit, this recipe would be called a "fancy brandy cocktail" because it calls for a lemon peel. Bartenders of the day would have skipped the garnish if you simply ordered a "brandy cocktail." The Spruce Eats / Maxwell Cozzi "This shaken cocktail highlights all of its components beautifully. Sweet, candied orange flows into a river of aged grapes with swirls of baking spice and licorice. One of my favorite cocktails is a Sazerac (a stirred version of the brandy cocktail), and now I have another brandy cocktail to add to my favorites." —Sean Johnson :max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/brandy-cocktail-recipe-7594131-2a367bdb1294452e9669f0cd0ff82acd.jpeg)
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How Do You Properly Drink Brandy?If for some reason you'd like to try this beverage neat, here are some good guidelines.
How Strong Is a Brandy Cocktail?Many of the best old-fashioned drinks are not weak drinks. In fact, they tend to be higher in alcohol than many modern cocktail recipes because they rarely use nonalcoholic mixers. The brandy cocktail is no exception, and it averages out to around 30 percent ABV (60 proof). That's right in line with the martini and Manhattan and slightly under the bottling proof of the average brandy. Take it easy and savor each sip. Nutrition Facts (per serving)181 Calories 0g Fat 5g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label × Nutrition Facts Servings: 1 Amount per serving Calories 181 % Daily Value*Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0%Cholesterol 0mg 0%Sodium 1mg 0%Total Carbohydrate 5g 2% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Total Sugars 4gProtein 0g Vitamin C 8mg 39% Calcium 8mg 1% Iron 0mg 0% Potassium 11mg 0% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. (Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.) What is best mix for brandy?If you have a good-quality brandy on hand, you might like to keep it simple and add a small splash of lemon or lime juice, and a splash of soda – to make the brandy the star of the show. Citrus is a great pairing for brandy – simply adjust to your taste preferences. What is brandy and coke called?SOME CALL IT A KAROO MARTINI; OTHERS REFER TO IT AS FIGHTING JUICE. WHATEVER THE NAME IT'S GIVEN, THERE IS NO DENYING THAT BRANDY AND COKE IS A PART OF SOUTH AFRICAN CULTURE. Why do people in Wisconsin drink brandy?The real reason, he says, has to do with access. “One time, years ago, when bourbon was rationed because of the war, an awful lot of brandy was shipped into Wisconsin. Because it was easier to get than whisky, people drank brandy and got to like it. In 1946, Christian Brothers brandy was shipped here in quantity. When should you drink brandy?There is a reason why brandy is often denominated as an after-dinner drink. Because of the soothing and relaxing qualities, it induces a person to a sound sleep. If you have a problem sleeping at night, you might want to try sipping on brandy. Make sure you don't drink it just before you are preparing to sleep. |