Named after the crusted sugar rim, this classic cocktail is known and recognised for its elaborate lemon peel garnish. Its a historic cocktail that has inspired a multitude of other cocktails with its fresh balance and depth.&nbsp; Bartender Tip: A classic formula for cocktails, easily twisted with different base spirit and/or different liqueurs.

Intermediate

Alcohol

Bitter

Sour

Sweet

Brandy Crusta

Cut a long wide lemon zest for the elaborate garnish, half your lemon ready for squeezing and a wedge for the sugar rim

Knife

Prepare

Moisten the rim of your glass with lemon wedge and dip into a small plate/bowl of sugar

Flute

Lemon wedge

Sugar

Sugar rim

Ice scoop

Shaker

Jigger

Brandy

Maraschino Liqueur

Triple Sec

Lemon juice

Cocktail bitters

Add ingredients

Close the shaker lid and shake really hard for 7 seconds

Shake

Take off the small top off the shaker and strain out the mix into your chilled glass.

How to make Brandy Crusta - video recipe