Brandy Cocktail
The original template for stirred brandy drinks, dating to the 1860s. Simple, elegant, and spirit-forward.
- 2 ozcognac
- ¼ ozsimple syrup
- 2 dashesangostura bitters
- Lemon twistgarnish
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The Brandy Cocktail appears in Jerry Thomas's 1862 "Bar-Tender's Guide" as one of the foundational cocktail recipes. It represents the original cocktail formula: spirit, sugar, water, and bitters. This simple template influenced countless variations that followed.
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