Brandy Scaffa
A powerful room-temperature sipper combining brandy with maraschino and bitters - served neat in the historical scaffa style.
- 1Pour brandy into a Nick and Nora or small wine glass.
- 2Add maraschino liqueur.
- 3Add bitters and swirl gently to combine.
- 4Serve at room temperature without ice.
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The scaffa style, popular in the mid-1880s, refers to cocktails served at room temperature. Both Harry Johnson and Jerry Thomas included Brandy Scaffa recipes. The lack of dilution creates a powerful but rewarding experience.
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