Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Booze Clues Lecture 5: Brandy

“The Luxury Spirit”
Finish your journey through the tastes and traditions of spirits with a look at brandy, a wine-based spirit long associated with royalty and sophistication. You’ll learn how different brandies are distilled and aged, and learn how to get the right kind of brandy to suit your personal palate...

Tastings will consist of:
  • Courvoisier Cognac VSOP
  • Daron Calvados
  • Bas Armagnac Delord XO
  • Hennessy Cognac VS
  • Remy MArtin Cognac XO
  • Christian Brothers Brandy VS

Brandy Alexander
1 oz brandy
1 oz dark crème de cacao
2 oz heavy cream
Pinch of nutmeg for garnish

Sidecar
¾ oz lemon juice
1 oz cognac
1 oz Cointreau
Orange peel for garnish

Normandy
6 Cranberries
1 Tsp Brown Sugar
2 Slices Green Apple
1/4 oz Lemon Juice
1/4 ox Simple Syrup
1 1/2 oz Calvados

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