Brandy Crusta cocktail in a coupe — Lemon juice

Brandy Crusta Cocktail Recipe

sour sweet boozy

cognac, lemon juice, maraschino liqueur, triple sec, sugar

History

The Brandy Crusta is a mid-19th-century New Orleans classic and a grandparent of the Sidecar. The sugar rim and long citrus peel are part of the drink’s identity, not optional garnish. Joseph Santini is often credited with the original at the City Exchange.

Ingredients

cognac 2 oz

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lemon juice 0.75 oz

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maraschino liqueur 0.25 oz

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triple sec 0.25 oz

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sugar for rim

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How to make

Rim a coupe or small wine glass with sugar.
Shake cognac, lemon juice, maraschino, and triple sec with ice.
Strain into the prepared glass.
Garnish with a long lemon peel.

Glassware

Coupe

A wide bowl shows aroma and holds stirred or shaken drinks without stemware tipping over as easily as a V-shaped martini glass.

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Brandy Crusta FAQ

What ingredients are in a Brandy Crusta?

A Brandy Crusta is made with cognac, lemon juice, maraschino liqueur, triple sec, and sugar. Amounts and pantry matching are in the ingredients list on this page.

How do you make a Brandy Crusta?

Rim a coupe or small wine glass with sugar. Shake cognac, lemon juice, maraschino, and triple sec with ice. Strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with a long lemon peel.

What glass do you serve a Brandy Crusta in?

Serve a Brandy Crusta in a Coupe. A wide bowl shows aroma and holds stirred or shaken drinks without stemware tipping over as easily as a V-shaped martini glass.