1 serving
Brandy Crusta ingredients
Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cognac | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 6 parts |
Triple Sec | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Maraschino Liqueur | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Lemon Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
Simple Syrup | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Aromatic bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: Wide lemon peel and sugar rim
Method
How to make Brandy Crusta
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a chilled cocktail glass and prepare wide lemon peel and sugar rim.
- 02
Measure 45 ml cognac, 15 ml triple sec, 7.5 ml maraschino liqueur, 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice, 7.5 ml simple syrup, 2 dash aromatic bitters into a clean shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker two-thirds full with large, fresh ice cubes and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is frosted.
- 05
Double-strain into the chilled a chilled cocktail glass.
- 06
Add wide lemon peel and sugar rim neatly and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Brandy Crusta taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and sourness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Brandy Crusta questions
What is in a Brandy Crusta?
Kokto’s build uses cognac, triple sec, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and aromatic bitters.
How long does a Brandy Crusta take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Brandy Crusta prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Brandy Crusta alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- International Bartenders Association — Brandy CrustaIBA official style reference
- Cocktail App English editorial cocktail batch 60seed.recipe.brandy-crusta · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved






