What ingredients do I need for Brandy Sour?

To make Brandy Sour, you need: Juice of 1/2 Lemon, 1/2 tsp Powdered Sugar, 1/2 slice Lemon, 1 Cherry, 2 oz Brandy.

How do I make Brandy Sour?

Shake brandy, juice of lemon, and powdered sugar with ice and strain into a whiskey sour glass. Decorate with the lemon slice. Top with the cherry, and serve.

What glass should I use for Brandy Sour?

Brandy Sour is traditionally served in a Coupe.

Is Brandy Sour an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Brandy Sour is an alcoholic cocktail.

How strong is Brandy Sour?

Brandy Sour has an alcohol content of about 20.5% ABV.

How many calories are in Brandy Sour?

Brandy Sour contains approximately 180 calories per serving.

Brandy Sour

Name: Brandy Sour
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: Juice of 1/2 Lemon; 1/2 tsp Powdered Sugar; 1/2 slice Lemon; 1 Cherry; 2 oz Brandy

Brandy shaken with fresh lemon and powdered sugar, dressed with a lemon slice and cherry. The sour template with a warm, grapey backbone.

20.5% ABVStrongCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

4 min

Time

180 Cal

Calories

Flavor profile

Brandy

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Lemon(optional)Juice of 1/2
Powdered Sugar1/2 tsp
Lemon(optional)1/2 slice
Cherry(optional)1
Brandy2 oz

Instructions

Shake brandy, juice of lemon, and powdered sugar with ice and strain into a whiskey sour glass.
Decorate with the lemon slice.
Top with the cherry, and serve.

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