Enjoy the simplicity of this B&B drink recipe! With brandy and Benedictine, it's the ideal cocktail for a chilly fall evening.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
1 minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
182
Ingredients
- 1 oz Brandy
- 1 oz Benedictine
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Old Fashioned Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Fill your Old Fashioned glass with ice cubes.
- Measure and pour 1 oz Benedictine over the ice.
- Pour 1 oz Brandy into the glass.
- Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
- Place a lemon twist into the glass for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Brandy: If you don't have brandy, you can use cognac, a type of brandy made in the Cognac region of France. It has a similar flavor profile but is generally considered higher quality.
- Benedictine: If you're out of Benedictine, you can try another herbal liqueur such as Drambuie or Yellow Chartreuse. You can also try out the B & B liqueur, a pre-made mix of brandy and Benedictine.
Making a Pitcher of B&B Drink:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 8 oz of brandy and 8 oz of Benedictine.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the brandy and Benedictine. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled Old Fashioned glasses, garnish with a lemon twist, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Brandy Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic brandy substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic the brandy's flavors.
- Benedictine Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic herbal liqueur or make a honey syrup infused with herbs and spices to mimic the Benedictine's unique flavor.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Check Your Brands: Most brandies are vegan-friendly as they are distilled from grapes. The benedictine contains honey, which may not align with a strict vegan diet. Make sure to use an alternative vegan-friendly herbal liqueur and always check the brand's website or contact them directly to ensure their products are vegan.
- Garnish: The lemon twist garnish is already vegan-friendly.
What is a B&B Drink?
A B&B Drink is a brandy-based cocktail made of equal parts Benedictine liqueur and Brandy. This drink only requires two ingredients and no special techniques or equipment beyond a glass for serving. The name “B&B” comes from the initials of its components: Brandy and Benedictine.Â
What is a B&B Drink made of – The ingredients
To blend a perfect B&B Drink, use these ingredients:
- Benedictine: A herbal liqueur produced in France. It adds a sweet, complex flavor to the drink.
- Brandy: A spirit distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice. It provides a strong, warming base for the B&B.
- Ice cubes: Used to chill the drink without diluting it too much. They help to balance out the strong flavors of the Benedictine and brandy.
