Brandy Sour

Name: Brandy Sour
Ingredients: 2 oz Brandy; 0.75 oz Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed); 0.5 oz Simple Syrup; 0.5 oz Egg White (optional, for texture); 1 dash Angostura Bitters (optional)

A timeless classic that highlights the warmth of brandy balanced by the bright acidity of fresh lemon. The Brandy Sour is a smooth, sophisticated drink that predates the Whiskey Sour, offering a fruitier and more aromatic profile.

Base

brandy

Difficulty

Easy

Glass

rocks

Strength

medium

Ingredients

2 ozBrandy
0.75 ozLemon Juice(freshly squeezed)
0.5 ozSimple Syrup
0.5 ozEgg White(optional, for texture)
1 dashAngostura Bitters(optional)

Garnish: Maraschino cherry and orange slice

Instructions

1Add brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white (if using) into a shaker.
2Dry shake (without ice) vigorously to emulsify the egg white.
3Add ice to the shaker and shake again until well-chilled.
4Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
5Garnish with a cherry and an orange slice.