Citrusy · Sour / Tart · Rich

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A polished brandy sour with orange liqueur, lemon brightness, and a rich yet sharply tailored balance.

Main alcohol
Cognac
Estimated strength
Moderate
Technique
Shaken
Serving style
Served up
Glass
Coupe Glass
Garnish
lemon peel
Carbonation
Still

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Cognac
  • 0.75 oz Triple Sec
  • 0.75 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 piece Lemon Peel
  • 1 cup Ice

Instructions

  1. Sugar the rim of a chilled coupe.
  2. Combine cognac, triple sec, and lemon juice in shaker with ice.
  3. Shake well. Strain into glass. Garnish with a lemon peel.