Brandy sour

 

Method 1

Ingredients

25ml lemon juice, plus 1 lemon slice to serve

1 maraschino cherry, plus 15ml syrup from the jar

few drops of bitters

½ egg white

50ml brandy or cognac

ice

STEP 1

Tip the lemon juice, cherry syrup, bitters, egg white and brandy into a cocktail shaker with a large handful of ice. Shake until the outside of the shaker feels very cold. Double strain into a tumbler filled with ice.

STEP 2

Thread the lemon slice and cherry onto a cocktail stick, rest across the rim of the tumbler and serve.

Method 2

Ingredients:

- 2 oz brandy

- 1 oz lemon juice

- 1/2 oz simple syrup

- Ice

- Lemon slice and cherry for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a shaker, combine the brandy, lemon juice, and simple syrup.

2. Add ice to the shaker and shake well to chill the mixture.

3. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.

4. Garnish with a lemon slice and cherry.

5. Enjoy your refreshing Brandy Sour!