Ingredients

  • 1½ ozcognac
  • ¾ ozmaraschino liqueur
  • 2 dashesangostura bitters

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

  1. Pour brandy into a Nick and Nora or small wine glass.
  2. Add maraschino liqueur.
  3. Add bitters and swirl gently to combine.
  4. Serve at room temperature without ice.

📜 History

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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