Classic Cocktail
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Drink Recipe

Classic Cocktail

Bright and slightly tart, this shaken brandy cocktail balances citrusy lemon with sweet orange and maraschino notes for a fruity, approachable sip. It arrives clear in a sugar-rimmed old-fashioned glass with a lemon slice, offering a crisp, balanced profile that’s easy to enjoy and perfect as a small, classic treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Brandy
  • 1.5 tsp Curaçao Liqueur
  • 1.5 tsp Maraschino Cherry Liqueur
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare an old-fashioned glass by rubbing a slice of lemon around the rim to moisten it.
  2. Dip the rim of the glass into powdered sugar to coat it evenly.
  3. In a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice cubes, combine brandy, curacao orange liqueur, maraschino liqueur, and lemon juice.
  4. Shake the mixture well to ensure proper mixing and chilling.
  5. Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared old-fashioned glass, ensuring the liquid is smooth and clear.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Glass Old-Fashioned Glass
Prep time 5 min
Difficulty easy
Garnish Lemon Slice
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