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Shaken · one serving

Brandy Crusta

A carefully balanced shaken classic led by cognac, with triple sec and maraschino liqueur.

Short answer

Brandy Crusta is a shaken cocktail made with cognac, triple sec, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and aromatic bitters. A carefully balanced shaken classic led by cognac, with triple sec and maraschino liqueur. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelEasy
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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.

Brandy Crusta ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Triple Sec15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Maraschino Liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Simple Syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters2 dash

Garnish: Wide lemon peel and sugar rim

Method

How to make Brandy Crusta

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  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.

  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.

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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

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.

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