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Ted Cavanaugh

There’s a simple structure behind all sours, a family of citrus-based cocktails.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 Servings

Ingredients

Granulated sugar (for serving)
¾ ounce fresh lemon juice, plus more for glass
2 ounces brandy
¾ ounce triple sec

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place some sugar on a small plate. Moisten half of rim of a coupe glass with a little lemon juice and dip into sugar; shake off excess. Set aside.

    Step 2

    Combine brandy, triple sec, and remaining ¾ oz. lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds.

    Step 3

    Strain cocktail through a Hawthorne strainer or a slotted spoon into reserved glass.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesBrandyTriple SecLiqueurLemonCitrusFruitEasyQuickBon Appétit
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