“Claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy,” Samuel Jackson, the renowned English writer once said. And I think we should all be more like Mr Jackson. Brandy is the drink of heroes. And, if a neat glass of brandy isn’t really your thing, here are five delicious cocktail recipes that are guaranteed to make you fall in love with brandy.
We all know the Cosmopolitan, now meet the Metropolitan. It’s super easy to make with only three ingredients involved, and tastes pretty kickass.
What you’ll need:
- 45 ml brandy
- 30 ml sweet vermouth
- 1 dash of Angostura bitters
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and stir well
- Strain into a cocktail glass
- Garnish with a lime wedge and serve
The classic brandy cocktail, Sidecar is the perfect balance of acidity and booziness. Nobody knows the exact origin of the drink, but it’s been around since World War I. Historic and delicious, this one is a must try.
What you’ll need:
- 45 ml ounces brandy
- 22 ml ounce Cointreau orange liqueur
- 22 ml lemon juice
- Lemon twist for garnish
Instructions:
- Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes
- Shake well
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass
- Garnish with a lemon twist
If you believe in the beauty of simplicity, this should be your go-to cocktail. This drink has been around for about two centuries and that says something.
What you’ll need:
- 60 ml brandy
- 1 tsp of sugar syrup
- 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Lemon twist
Instructions:
- Stir the brandy, sugar syrup and a couple of dashes of Angostura Bitters over ice in a mixing glass
- Strain into a cocktail glass
- Garnish with a lemon twist
You know the drink has to be freaking brilliant when it’s named after one of the most powerful rulers in the world. This drink is a little different from the rest and you’ll know you’ve hit gold with the very first sip.
What you’ll need:
- 60 ml Cognac or other fine aged brandy
- 30 ml dark crème de cacao
- 30 ml cream
- 1 freshly grated nutmeg for garnish
Instructions:
- Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice
- Shake, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass
- Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg
With that name, it’s hard to curb your curiosity. And this cocktail is absolutely worth it. Classic and potent describe this cocktail best.
What you’ll need:
- 30 ml Cognac
- 15 ml Calvados
- 15 ml sweet vermouth
Instructions:
- Add all the ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice
- Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass
