Citrus Maraschino Brandy Crusta
A vibrant, refreshing brandy cocktail featuring lemon juice, orange curaçao, and maraschino liqueur balanced with simple syrup and bitters. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together brandy, orange curaçao, maraschino liqueur for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces brandy
- 1/4 ounce orange curaçao
- 1 teaspoon maraschino liqueur
- 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 1, for garnish lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Combine 2 ounces brandy, 1/4 ounce orange curaçao, 1 teaspoon maraschino liqueur, 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1/2 ounce simple syrup into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Step 2: Add 1 dash Angostura bitters, then shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the mixture is cold and well blended.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled, sugar-rimmed old-fashioned glass.
- Step 4: Garnish with a long lemon twist curled inside the glass for a fragrant citrus aroma.
