The Improved Brandy cocktail was quite possibly the genesis of the Sazerac. It was a Cognac or Brandy variation of the whiskey cocktail and was popular in the 1870’s.
Improved Brandy Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz Brandy
(rye whiskey or genever are excellent substitutes)
- 1 tsp Simple Syrup
- 1/2 tsp Maraschino Liqueur
- 1 dash Absinthe
- 2 dashes Boker’s bitters (or substitute Angostura)
Garnish
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass.
- Stir until chilled.
- Then wash the inside of a neat glass, coupe or cocktail glass with absinthe either with an atomizer or swirling in the glass.
- Strain cocktail into glass.
- Zest a lemon twist over the cocktail.
- Garnish with the lemon twist.
- Enjoy!
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