Brandy Daisy
The Brandy Daisy is the great-grandmother of the Margarita: cognac, Cointreau and fresh lemon shaken together, blushed to a sunset orange by grenadine, then poured over crushed ice and lengthened with soda. A nineteenth-century classic - bright, fruity and lightly effervescent.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make a Brandy Daisy?
A Brandy Daisy is made by shaken method in 5 step(s). 1) Pour the cognac, Cointreau, fresh lemon juice and grenadine into a shaker. 2) Fill with ice and shake hard for 12-15 seconds until the tin frosts over, letting the grenadine blush the whole drink to a sunset orange-red. 3) Fill a wine glass with crushed ice and double-strain the mixture over it. 4) Slowly top up with chilled soda water down the side of the glass so the bubbles gently lift the fruit aromas. 5) Garnish with a lemon slice and a maraschino cherry, add a straw and serve. Full recipe on MixMyth (mixmyth.com).
What ingredients are in a Brandy Daisy?
A Brandy Daisy needs 7 ingredient(s): Cognac 50ml, Cointreau 15ml, Fresh lemon juice 20ml, Grenadine 5ml, Soda water top up as needed, Lemon slice 1 slice (for garnish), Maraschino cherry 1 for garnish.
What does a Brandy Daisy taste like? How strong is it?
Flavor profile: Classic Balance, Citrus Fresh, Fruity. Strength: <18% ABV.
What glass is a Brandy Daisy served in?
A Brandy Daisy is typically served in a wine glass, prepared by the shaken method.
Ingredients
- Cognac50ml
- Cointreau15ml
- Fresh lemon juice20ml
- Grenadine5ml
- Soda watertop up as needed
- Lemon slice1 slice (for garnish)
- Maraschino cherry1 for garnish
Steps
- Pour the cognac, Cointreau, fresh lemon juice and grenadine into a shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake hard for 12-15 seconds until the tin frosts over, letting the grenadine blush the whole drink to a sunset orange-red.
- Fill a wine glass with crushed ice and double-strain the mixture over it.
- Slowly top up with chilled soda water down the side of the glass so the bubbles gently lift the fruit aromas.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and a maraschino cherry, add a straw and serve.
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