Happy Hour
From: The Washington Post
Beating the brandy drum
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f all the six major base spirits — gin, vodka, tequila, rum, whiskey and brandy — none gets less love from the average drinker than brandy. Sure the Sidecar (cognac, Cointreau, lemon juice) is a classic. But after that, can you can name a brandy cocktail? Even among new, edgy, contemporary cocktail menus, it has been rare to see brandy as the featured spirit. These cocktails, however, wear their brandy proudly.
New York Stone Sour Ingredients Ice 2 ounces cognac or Armagnac 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 ounce dry red wine
Steps Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the cognac or Armagnac, juices and sugar; shake well, then strain into a chilled cocktail (martini) glass. Invert a spoon just above the surface of the drink. Pour the red wine gently over the back of the spoon so that the wine floats on top of the drink.
Brandy Stout Ingredients Ice 1 1/2 ounces brandy 1 ounce nut-flavored liqueur, such as nocino or Nocello 1 1/2 ounces stout Steps Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the brandy, liqueur and stout; shake well, then strain into an old-fashioned or rocks glass.
MANKATO MAGAZINE • MARCH 2012 • 39