Ingredients

  • 2 ozbrandy
  • ¾ ozfresh lemon juice
  • ¾ ozsimple syrup
  • 2 dashesangostura bitters(optional)
  • 🍋Lemon wheel, cherry(garnish)

🔧 Tools

cocktail shakerjiggerstrainer

Instructions

  1. Add brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
  3. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  4. Garnish with a lemon wheel and maraschino cherry.

📜 History

The Brandy Sour follows the classic sour template that emerged in the mid-1800s. The combination of spirit, citrus, and sweetener creates a perfectly balanced drink that has remained popular for over 150 years. Cyprus has adopted its own version as the national cocktail.

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