Brandy Crusta

1. 01

   Chill a chilled cocktail glass and prepare wide lemon peel and sugar rim.

2. 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.

   • Cognac45 ml
   • Triple Sec15 ml
   • Maraschino Liqueur7.5 ml
   • Lemon Juice22.5 ml
   • Simple Syrup7.5 ml
   • Aromatic bitters2 dash
3. 03

   Fill the shaker two-thirds full with large, fresh ice cubes and seal it firmly.

4. 04

   Shake hard for 10–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is frosted.

5. 05

   Double-strain into the chilled a chilled cocktail glass.

6. 06

   Add wide lemon peel and sugar rim neatly and serve immediately.

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Does Brandy Crusta need two liqueurs?

Yes. Triple sec and maraschino liqueur are both listed with cognac, lemon, syrup and aromatic bitters. A Sidecar is a different cognac-and-citrus recipe with a shorter ingredient list.

Ingredient guidance updated 25 September 2026. Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.