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

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Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients

 

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• 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

• Lemon Twist

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!

Keyword Absinthe, angostura bitters, Boker’s bitters, Brandy, Genever, Improved Brandy Cocktail, lemon twist, maraschino liqueur, rye whiskey, sazerac, simple syrup, Whiskey

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