the recipe for brandy sour

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
13/07/2009 11:24

please can anyone let me know how to make this beautiful drink .

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
13/07/2009 11:30

take a shaker and put in some ice...pour in a hefty slug of brandy...a splash of real lemon juice, you can use limonata, but not quite so nice...a few drops of angustura bitters....and shake thouroughly to mix and cool...take a glass and run a piece of lemon aroung the edge then 'tip the edge in sugar.....pour the contents of your mix into the glass...top up with soda and add some ice....lovely ice cold brandy sour....enjoy



DD

Ballyboffin


Joined: 25/08/2007
Posts: 903

Message Posted:
13/07/2009 11:33

I'm sure that someone else will know a better recipie but I make it with a large shot of local brandy, lemon syrup from any supermarket top up with soda and ice. Don't forget to float a good splash of Cyprus oe Angustura Bitters on top.

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
13/07/2009 11:35

Actually Ballyboffin, this is the traditional recipe...the type of brandy or juice, is left entirely up to the person making it...and i assure you this is the best way to make it...



DD

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
13/07/2009 13:01

oopsy...i forgot to say to decorate it with a slightly squeezed wedge of lemon. Also if you are planning a party the main part can be made in advance and kept in the fridge and when it comes to serving, just add ice and soda. Another thing you can do is, if you have a sweet tooth and would prefer it slightly sweeter, you can add a few drops of sugar syrup....most top european cocktail bars do this, but it isn't traditional and be careful not to put in too much otherwise your teeth could fall out! lol



DD

clarets



Joined: 08/01/2009
Posts: 752

Message Posted:
13/07/2009 13:08

Cheers DD, that has got my juices flowing !

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
13/07/2009 13:08

daisy,

I'll be sure to apply plenty of DentureFix then!

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
13/07/2009 13:13

anytime clarets....anyone else wanting to know how to make a certain cocktail, just ask....i've had training in a couple of top notch cocktail bars, and love making up my own for parties!!



DD

Ballyboffin


Joined: 25/08/2007
Posts: 903

Message Posted:
13/07/2009 16:30

DD



Actually, you are wrong. That may be your recipie but it ceratainly isn't the 'Traditional' Your way would be very bitter indeed.



Why not google it and see.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
13/07/2009 16:33

just dont put too much bitters in it can have an adverse effect xxxxxxxxx

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
13/07/2009 16:37

Well how would you make it ballybofin?



DD

Ballyboffin


Joined: 25/08/2007
Posts: 903

Message Posted:
13/07/2009 16:38

Message 3 ????????????????????????????

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
13/07/2009 16:51

Lilli,



you sound like a woman of experience!! We will not ask what the adverse effects were!

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
13/07/2009 16:52

as far as i can see, it's pretty much the same...except you should really stir in the bitters instead of floating them on the top as it could leave a rather nasty taste in your mouth....



I fail to see what your issue is here...



DD

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
13/07/2009 16:56

Lilli, i think you are woman enough to know exactly what the adverse effects are!! ROFL!!!



DD

Ballyboffin


Joined: 25/08/2007
Posts: 903

Message Posted:
13/07/2009 17:27

DD



Was Message !4 directed at me?



I don't have any issue. Hattikins asked a question and I answered it to the best of my knowledge, I did say that someone else would have another recipie that they use.



YOU seem to be the one with issues by contradicting ME as in message 4



Lighten up woman. I'll make you a few MY way when I am back in October !!!!!

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
13/07/2009 17:34

Actually, ballyboffin...i had already posted the recipe to which you replied you think someone could do it better....i wrote down the correct way to make it and then you said it wasn't right...but it is the correct way. So the theads question has been answered (see msg 2).....



DD

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
13/07/2009 17:39

Come on folks, I asked for the recipe, we don,t need an argument, I would presume as in all things it would be a matter of personal taste.

Ballyboffin


Joined: 25/08/2007
Posts: 903

Message Posted:
13/07/2009 22:41

Message 18.



Apologies hattikins.



It must be the heat here in Co Down.



Anyone got the recipe for Irish Coffee ....................



( Thud/ Duck/ Thud/ Duck ) Sorry !

Turtle


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
13/07/2009 23:04

Hatty, just sup the brandy neat don't mess about with all the extras

It hits the spot and really does put a smile on yer face be care the next moring though I have been known to miss the odd day?

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 00:48

I always thought a dash of soda water was added.



Lem

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 01:10

it is lemtich...read msg 2....you could use a dash of sprite if soda isn't to your taste...



DD

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 01:15

The bitters can actually give you a very bad stomach ache . They are quite dangeous when taken in any quantity. Its all a personal taste add soda or sprite. Im told its a lovely drink but I cant do spirits only wine or fizz xxxxxxxxxxxxx