Are you looking for a special cocktail to impress your friends at your next gathering? Look no further than the classic brandy crusta. This delightful cocktail is made with brandy, orange curaçao, lemon juice, and grenadine, and it is served with a sugared rim and a twist of lemon. The brandy crusta is a perfect balance of sweet and sour, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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BRANDY CRUSTA
More than most cocktails, a properly made brandy crusta requires a little effort. Achieving an even sugar rim on a glass and paring a long lemon twist (known as a horse's neck) may take a few tries before you get it right. This recipe, to be used at the new New Orleans bar Jewel of the South, is not very far removed from the one first printed by the bartender Jerry Thomas in his seminal 1862 cocktail manual. Thomas credited the drink's inventor, the New Orleans bartender Joseph Santini, who had his own bar named Jewel of the South. The resulting cocktail may look too beautiful to drink. But that's what iPhones are for. Take a picture and get to drinking.
Provided by Robert Simonson
Categories cocktails
Yield 1 drink
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Take a small wine glass, wet the rim with lemon juice, then dip in sugar to create an even sugar rim on the glass.
- Using a Y-peeler. begin at the top of the lemon and peel a long, continuous twist, using as much of the skin as possible. Carefully position this twist inside the prepared glass, creating an internal spiral of lemon peel that reaches the top of the glass.
- Combine all liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake until cold, about 15 seconds. Strain into the prepared glass.
BRANDY CRUSTA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories beverage
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Combine 2 ounces cognac, 1 teaspoon each cherry and orange liqueur, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 2 dashes angostura bitters in a shaker. Fill with ice, cover and shake well. Strain into a chilled sugar-rimmed cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon peel.
BRANDY CRUSTA
Categories Liqueur Alcoholic Citrus Quick & Easy Cocktail Brandy House & Garden Drink
Yield Serves 1
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rub the rim of a 4-ounce cocktail glass or wineglass with lemon and dip into sugar. Put the lemon or orange rind and the cherry into the glass. Combine ice, bitters, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice and brandy in a mixing glass and stir. Strain into the prepared glass. Add a slice of orange.
BRANDY CRUSTA
This recipe comes from Allen Katz, host of The Cocktail Hour on Martha Stewart Living Radio.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut the ends of lemon and pare the peel from the fruit. Squeeze the juice and reserve. Rim a small wine glass with sugar and place the hulled lemon peel inside.
- Shake ingredients over ice and strain into the wine glass. And add one large ice cube to further dilute and round out the flavors of the cocktail.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: This is especially important for the citrus fruits, as their zest and juice will add the most flavor to your cocktail.
- Don't skimp on the sugar: The sugar is what helps to balance out the tartness of the citrus fruits and give the cocktail a smooth, well-rounded flavor.
- Chill your glass: This will help to keep your cocktail cold and refreshing.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon or orange: This will add a pop of color and flavor to your cocktail.
- Serve immediately: Cocktails are best enjoyed fresh, so don't let them sit around for too long before serving.
Conclusion:
The Brandy Crusta is a classic cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your cocktails tart, sweet, or somewhere in between, the Brandy Crusta is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and delicious cocktail, give the Brandy Crusta a try. You won't be disappointed!
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