The Brandy Crusta

1 serving

6 minutes

The Brandy Crusta gave birth to the Sidecar, which in turn gave birth to the Margarita, or so say bar historians.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 186.8
• Proteins: 0g
• Fats: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 9.1g

Ingredients

• Cognac: 50 ml
• Maraschino liqueur: 10 ml
• Orange liqueur: 15 ml
• Lemon juice: 3 ml
• Powdered sugar: 2 g
• Lemon zest: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut a beautiful strip of lemon zest about two centimeters wide (wider is also fine). Squeeze some lemon juice. Moisten the outside of the glass with it and dip the edges and walls of the glass in powdered sugar. Roll the zest strip into a ring and secure it inside the glass.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon juice: 3 ml
   • Powdered sugar: 2 g
   • Lemon zest:  to taste

2. Pour cognac and liqueurs into a shaker, shake with crushed ice, and strain into a glass. You can also add a small ice cube.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cognac: 50 ml
   • Maraschino liqueur: 10 ml
   • Orange liqueur: 15 ml