Brandy Crusta

Brandy Crusta

RATING

Dry, Sour, Sweet

3 min

Intermediate

Created in the 1850's by Joseph Santini in New Orleans (USA). It takes its name from the sugar crust around the rim. The Brandy Crusta is one of greastest ancestral cocktail illustrated in Jerry Thomas' Bar-Tender's guide, and considered as the ancestor of the Sidecar. Made with Cointreau L'Unique, Rémy Martin V.S.O.P Cognac, Fresh Lemon Juice, Angostura Bitters, it is shaken to perfection and served in a coupette with orange twist, sugar rim for the finishing touch. A intermediate-level medium cocktail, it is perfect for dinner and best enjoyed fall. Discover the full range of classics recipes and find your perfect Cointreau cocktail.

  • Cocktail(s)

    20 ml

    Cointreau L'Unique

    15 ml

    fresh lemon juice

    2 dash(es)

    Angostura bitters

    Garnish: Orange Twist, Sugar Rim

    Tools: Cocktail shaker, Garnish tools, Jigger, Strainer

  • 1

    Make a sugar crusta on your glass by rubbing it with citrus and then sugar

    2

    Combine all ingredients in a Shaker

    3

    Add ice and shake until well-chilled

    4

    Strain into your glass

    5

    Garnish

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Is Cointreau a Triple-Sec?

Should I use Cointreau L’Unique as a Triple-sec in my cocktail recipe? YES!

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