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Brandy Sour Cocktail Recipe

This classic brandy sour cocktail combines the smooth richness of brandy with the tartness of lemon juice and a touch of sweetness.
A foamy egg white layer adds a velvety texture, making it a refined yet easy-to-make drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • strainer
  • Chilled glass

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces brandy
  • 1 ounce lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons agave nectar or simple syrup
  • 1 egg white
  • Ice
  • Garnish: orange twist, cinnamon stick

Variation – New York Brandy Sour:

  • ½ ounce red wine to be added on top

Instructions
 

  • Add the brandy, lemon juice, agave nectar (or simple syrup), and egg white to a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 20–30 seconds to emulsify the egg.
  • Add ice to the shaker and continue shaking for another 30 seconds until well chilled.
  • Strain the mixture into a chilled glass.
  • For the New York Brandy Sour variation, carefully pour the red wine over the back of a spoon so it floats on top.
  • Garnish with an orange twist and a cinnamon stick. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Dry shaking (shaking without ice first) helps create a frothy egg white texture.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less agave nectar or simple syrup to taste.
  • The New York variation adds a layered wine note for extra depth.
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