Brandy Collins
A tall, fizzy summer classic — brandy shaken with fresh lemon and sugar, topped with soda water for a refreshing long drink. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Brandy
- 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.8 oz Simple syrup
- 3 oz Club soda
- lemon wheel (garnish) garnish
- maraschino cherry (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve alongside light seafood appetizers like shrimp toast or crab cakes, where the refreshing lemon and brandy base enhance delicate flavors. It's equally suited to fresh green salads with citrus vinaigrette or charcuterie boards.
Instructions
Add brandy, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice
Shake for 10 to 12 seconds
Strain into a collins glass filled with fresh ice
Top with club soda
Stir gently once to combine
Garnish with a lemon wheel and maraschino cherry
Tips
The Collins family of drinks adapts to any base spirit — brandy makes a wonderfully smooth version Add the soda last and stir minimally to keep the fizz alive A perfect warm weather drink that is lighter and more approachable than spirit-forward brandy cocktails