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B&B Cocktail Drink

B&B Drink Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
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.