Recipe: Brandy cocktail

With a rich history dating back more than 300 years, it stands to reason that brandy has been used in many a vintage cocktail.

But thanks to Kurt Schlechter, innovative mixologist and owner of brandy-centric experiential cocktail kitchen, Cause Effect in Cape Town, the spirit is firmly back in the spotlight.

Grab one of South Africa’s finest pot still brandies, Klipdrift Gold, and get shaking.

Ingredients

50ml orange juice
25ml Vermouth Bianco
10ml lemon juice
15ml Triple Sec orange liqueur
25ml Klipdrift Gold
2 dashes Fynbos Bitters

Method

1. Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.

2. Strain the mix and pour into a tall glass with ice.

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