City Slicker
CLASSIC · BRANDY

City Slicker

A sleek, spirit-forward brandy sour that channels classic French-inspired elegance - smooth Cognac-style brandy meets bright citrus and a whisper of orange liqueur for a cocktail that drinks far more sophisticated than its simplicity suggests.

Ingredients
Brandy60 ml
Lemon Juice20 ml
Lemon Twist
Glassware
Cocktail glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Caramel · Lemon · Oak · Orange

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Chill a cocktail glass in the freezer or fill with ice water and set aside.

  2. 2

    Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.

  3. 3

    Add 60ml brandy, 30ml triple sec, and 20ml fresh lemon juice.

  4. 4

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.

  5. 5

    Discard the ice from the chilled glass.

  6. 6

    Double-strain through a fine mesh strainer into the chilled cocktail glass.

  7. 7

    Express a lemon twist over the surface and place on the rim to garnish.

From the Bartender

Double-straining is essential here - it removes small ice shards and ensures a silky, crystal-clear pour that matches the cocktail's polished character. For a richer, more complex result, swap standard brandy for a VS Cognac.

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