Brandy Crusta

Name: Brandy Crusta
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz Brandy; 1/4 oz Maraschino liqueur; 1/4 oz Orange Curacao; 1/2 oz Lemon juice; 1/2 oz Simple syrup; 2 dash Angostura bitters

verified IBA

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Ingredients

2 oz Brandy

1/4 oz Maraschino liqueur

1/4 oz Orange Curacao

1/2 oz Lemon juice

1/2 oz Simple syrup

2 dash Angostura bitters

Garnishes

1 twist Lemon

Glass

Cocktail

Preparation

Mix all ingredients with ice cubes in a mixing glass. Strain into slim cocktail glass rimmed with sugar.

Description

A Brandy Crusta is an IBA Official Cocktail made of brandy, Maraschino liqueur, curaÃ§ao, fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup, and Angostura bitters.

History

The cocktail, named for the crust of sugar on the rim, was invented by Joseph Santini, a bartender in New Orleans at his bar, Jewel of the South. Jerry Thomas was the first to publish the recipe in his 1862 cocktail manual.