This straightforward Brandy Daisy recipe is perfect for spring! The brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda make a revitalizing drink.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
1 minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
172
Ingredients
- 1½ oz Brandy
- ½ oz Yellow Chartreuse
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- ¼ oz simple syrup
- 1 splash soda water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist and cherry - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Measuring Jigger
- Strainer & Fine-strainer
- Coupe Glass
Instructions
- Chill your coupe glass with ice cubes.
- Add ¼ oz simple syrup to the cocktail shaker.
- Follow with ½ oz fresh lemon juice.
- Measure and pour ½ oz Yellow Chartreuse.
- Finish with 1½ oz Brandy.
- Fill your cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake it up until well mixed.
- Fine strain the mixture into your chilled coupe glass.
- Add a splash of soda water.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and cherry.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Brandy: Bourbon or whiskey can be used as a substitute if you don't have brandy. They both have a rich, warm flavor that works well in this cocktail.
- Lemon Juice: Lime juice can be used instead of lemon juice for a slightly different citrus kick.
- Simple Syrup: Honey or agave nectar can replace simple syrup if needed. They both add sweetness but also bring their unique flavors to the drink.
- Yellow chartreuse: If you are out of chartreuse, use another herbal liqueur such as Drambuie, or go for an orange liqueur for a more citrusy mixture.
Making a Pitcher of Brandy Daisy:
- To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of brandy, 4 oz of lemon juice, 4 oz of Yellow Chartreuse, and 2 oz of simple syrup.
- Combine all these ingredients in a large pitcher with ice and stir well.
- When ready to serve, pour the mixture into individual chilled coupe glasses, add to each one of them a splash of soda water, garnish with a lemon twist and cherry, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Brandy Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic brandy substitute; these are available and do an excellent job mimicking brandy's rich flavor.
- Yellow Chartreuse: Use a non-alcoholic option available on the marker or an honey-anise syrup.Â
- Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of the regular brandy, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version of this cocktail.
Making it Vegan:
- Simple Syrup: Ensure your syrup is made with white sugar or another vegan-friendly sweetener. Brown sugar, for example, is often not vegan as it can be processed with bone char.
- Yellow chartreuse: Yellow chartreuse includes honey, you can opt for green chartreuse or another herbal liqueur. Make sure to check the labels to ensure no animal-derived ingredients are used.
- Proceed As Usual: Once you've ensured all your ingredients are vegan-friendly, follow the original steps to make a delicious Brandy Daisy.
What is a Brandy Daisy?
A Brandy Daisy is a brandy-based cocktail made of brandy, lemon juice, a liqueur modifier, superfine sugar, and club soda. This drink is relatively easy to make as it only requires measuring ingredients accurately and mixing them effectively. The Brandy Daisy doesn’t directly derive from other well-known cocktails but shares similarities with various sour-type drinks due to its citrus component. An exciting aspect about this cocktail is that despite its simplicity in preparation, it offers a complex flavor profile – sweet yet tangy with an effervescent finish thanks to the club soda.
What is a Brandy Daisy made of – The ingredients
To concoct a Brandy Daisy, assemble these ingredients:
- Brandy: The base spirit of the cocktail it provides a rich, warming depth of flavor.
- Lemon Juice: Adds a tangy freshness that balances out the sweetness of the other ingredients.
- Simple Syrup: This sweetener smooths out the tartness of the lemon juice and enhances the brandy’s flavor.
- Yellow Chartreuse: An optional ingredient, this herbal liqueur adds complexity and a layer of sweetness.
- Soda Water: Gives the cocktail a fizzy lift, making it more refreshing and light.
- Maraschino Cherry and Lemon Twist (for garnish): These make the drink visually appealing and add a hint of fruity sweetness.
