Mixer for Brandy

[CarolinaGirl]

What is good to mix with brandy for a mixed drink? I have a bottle that I got for a recipe and probably will not use it up in more recipes so I'd like to know what to mix it with for drinking so it is not so strong.

[KrissyCat7]

These are good.



Olympus Cocktail

3/4 oz Brandy
3/4 oz Orange Juice
3/4 oz Triple Sec
Ice
Shake with ice and strain into a glass.

[thyme]

The classic, and especially seasonal IMO, is a Brandy Alexander. Recipes vary, but the easiest is equal parts brandy, crème de cacao, and heavy cream, shaken with ice and then strained into a glass. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

I also like a splash of brandy in cocoa made with coffee, and some eggnog and sangria recipes call for it.

[chefker]

Brandy goes VERY well with a shot of triple sec, and just a splash of orange juice - shake with ice, and serve in a martini glass (sugared rim is a nice touch too). My cheapie version of a Sidecar. :)

[vjel]

this is a favorite amongst the women on my street :)


Brandy Slush

9 Cups Water
2 Cups Sugar (or splenda)
4 black or green tea bags
1 12 oz can frozen lemonade
1 12 oz can frozen orange juice
2-3 Cups Brandy

Bring water and sugar to a boil. Add tea bags and steep. Remove tea bags. Add OJ and Lemonade.

Add Brandy when cool. Freeze mixture 24 hours. Serve with 7-up or Ginger Ale.

A little more labor intensive than the recipes posted but something you can just leave in the freezer for any occassion.

[jki]

You could put some in eggnog for the holidays!

[bookworm]

I like it on its own, but you could make a sidecar:

One part brandy or Cognac
One part Cointreau
One part lemon juice

I've also had a "pear sidecar" that I think had pear brandy and used pear liqueur instead of cointreau.