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Brandy Sour

A refreshing citrus-forward cocktail balancing the warmth of brandy with bright lemon and sweetness.

brandyEasy~20% ABV
MethodShakeGlassRocks GlassIcecubedGarnishLemon wheel, cherry
⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 2 ozbrandy
  • ¾ ozfresh lemon juice
  • ¾ ozsimple syrup
  • 2 dashesangostura bitters(optional)
  • Lemon wheel, cherrygarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Add brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters to a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  4. 4Garnish with a lemon wheel and maraschino cherry.
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History & Origin

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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