Brandy Crusta

New Orleans | Crusta | from Anders Erickson

The Brandy Crusta is one of the oldest classic cocktails on record and a liquid calling card of its hometown of New Orleans.

Ingredients

Amount Ingredient Brand
2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4 oz / 100 ml 6 oz / 150 ml Cognac Pierre Ferrand 1840
0.25 oz / 6.5 ml 0.375 oz / 9.5 ml 0.5 oz / 12.5 ml 0.75 oz / 19 ml Dry Curaçao Pierre Ferrand
0.25 oz / 6.5 ml 0.375 oz / 9.5 ml 0.5 oz / 12.5 ml 0.75 oz / 19 ml Maraschino Liqueur Luxardo
0.25 oz / 9 ml 0.375 oz / 14 ml 0.5 oz / 18.5 ml 0.75 oz / 27.5 ml Semi-Rich Simple Syrup  
0.25 oz / 6.5 ml 0.375 oz / 9.5 ml 0.5 oz / 12.5 ml 0.75 oz / 19 ml Fresh Lemon Juice  
2 dashes Bitters Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Notes

  • Method: Shaken
  • Pour: Double Strain
  • Glassware: Coupe
  • Garnish: Sugared rim & long lemon peel
  • Special Prep: Heavily coat the outside of the glass with sugar. Wind the lemon peel around the inside of the glass.