Brandy Crusta
Brandy and citrus liqueur sit inside a tart, aromatic frame, with rim sugar and peel affecting each sip.
IBA published specification · 1 reference serve.
Glassware
Technique
Ice
Garnish
Preparation effort
Ingredients & measurements
| Ingredient | mL | US fl oz | Source measure / qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandy | 52.5 | 1.78 | 52.5 ml Brandy |
| Maraschino Luxardo | 7.5 | 0.25 | 7.5 ml Maraschino Luxardo |
| 1 Bar Spoon Curacao | — | — | 1 Bar Spoon Curacao |
| Fresh Lemon Juice | 15 | 0.51 | 15 ml Fresh Lemon Juice |
| 1 Bar Spoon Simple Syrup | — | — | 1 Bar Spoon Simple Syrup |
| 2 Dashes Aromatic Bitters | — | — | 2 Dashes Aromatic Bitters |
Converted equivalents are rounded for display; use one measurement system consistently. Dashes, spoonfuls, fruit counts and unspecified top-ups remain source measures. A blank equivalent does not mean zero.
How to make it
Prepare a sugar rim and a broad citrus-peel collar. Mix the liquids with ice and strain into the prepared glass.
Glass: Small stemmed glass. Ice: None in serving glass. Garnish: Sugar rim and broad orange or lemon peel collar.
Flavor & balance
- Sour (Acidic) (dominant): Citrus contributes the principal tart edge; fruit ripeness and juice yield affect balance.
- Sweet (supporting): Sweeteners, fruit or sweetened modifiers round the attack and add weight; product sugar varies.
- Bitter (supporting): Cocktail bitters or coffee contribute a bitter accent; a small dose need not dominate.
Assess sweetness, bitterness and tactile drying separately. These flavor expectations are based on recipe structure, not measured tasting scores. Actual products, ice and dilution will change the result.
Preparation & batching
Service complexity: high. Batchability: spirit components only.
- Measure and label the chosen product specification; chill appropriate glassware.
- Prepare or select the named syrup; record its concentration and follow its storage instructions.
- Prepare and measure fresh fruit components for the service plan; do not assume a fruit count guarantees a juice volume.
Finish chilling, dilution and garnish at service. Trial the actual serving method before approving a batch. Workload is an editorial assessment; no labor timing or storage validation is claimed.
Spirit & ingredient choices
Recipe notes & variations
The source uses a mixing-glass method despite the citrus. A shaken house version must be labeled as an adaptation.
For a Black Flannel variation, change one component at a time and record the selected product, proof, sweetener concentration and dilution. Compare it with this reference before naming or publishing the variation.