The Brandy Crusta was invented in the 1850s in New Orleans, and although the Sazerac is the official cocktail of the city, the Brandy Crusta came first. The Crusta was in its prime during the 19th century and became famous for its intricate garnishes and sugar-crusted rim — which is also where it…
Coat the rim of a small wine glass with sugar and line the inside with a long, spiral-cut lemon peel. Combine 2 oz brandy, ½ oz curaçao, ¼ oz maraschino, ¾ oz lemon juice, ¼ oz sugar syrup and 2 dashes Angostura in a shaker with ice. Shake, strain into the prepared glass over a small ice cube, and serve.
Citrusy, Sweet, Spiced
New Orleans, 1850s; published in Jerry Thomas' 1862 How to Mix Drinks.
Small wine glass
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