Citrus Crusta Bliss

This timeless brandy crusta cocktail recipe will guide you in creating a citrus-kissed cocktail that traces its origins back to antebellum New Orleans.

Citrus Crusta Bliss

A classic brandy crusta cocktail with a refreshing citrus twist.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz. cognac
  • 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. orange liqueur
  • 1 tsp. simple syrup
  • 2 dashes bitters
  • One 1-in.-wide lemon zest strip

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
  2. Add the cognac, lemon juice, orange liqueur, simple syrup, and bitters to the shaker.
  3. Shake the mixture until chilled, about 15 seconds.
  4. Strain the cocktail into a chilled cordial glass.
  5. Drop in the lemon strip before serving.