Brandy Joy - Our Christmasy Brandy Cocktail
Need help spreading the Christmas joy? Then why not make this punchy cocktail that pairs with our sweet and spicy Cranberry & Ginger Tonic Water with Brandy!
Brandy at Christmas Time
Brandy is one of the most christmasy drinks out there, every year millions of people use Brandy for their Christmas pudding, so why not use the left overs for a lovely Brandy Cocktail. The Brandy Joy is our festive, cocktail, with all the staples of Christmas, cranberry, ginger and brandy.
What You’ll Need For This Festive Brandy Joy
You’ll need a few things to make this brandy cocktail:
50ml of BrandyBrandy often has a sweet taste, sometimes compared to flowers, fresh and dried fruit and citrus zest. However, this can all vary depending the making process and the age of the brandy. Our brandy recommendation is the ***insert brandy****.
Using a fresh slice of Ginger can bring a new level of fresh, spicy and sweetness to a cocktail. Well worth adding to your Brandy Joy.
Double Dutch Cranberry and Ginger TonicOur very own Cranberry and Ginger tonic is the perfect addition to our brandy cocktail. It brings with it a perfect balance of sharp and spice that enlivens the brandy and many other drinks as well.
Long SpoonA long spoon is a must have for any budding cocktail maker.
Highball GlassA highball glass is as its name suggests, high, its a tall thinner glass that contains around 240 - 350 ml. It taller than the shorter, lowball glass, which is often called an old fashion glass.
Spirits JiggerA spirits jigger is used for measuring accurate amounts of alcohol for cocktails, wines and pretty much heavy alcohol. This is another must have and is used within almost every cocktail to ensure the correct amounts of liquid are being used.
ingredients
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50ml Brandy
- 1 slice of ginger
- Double Dutch Cranberry & Ginger Tonic
- 1 handful Ice
accessories
- Long spoon
- highball glass
- Spirits jigger
Method
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Pour over your Brandy of choice
- Top with Double Dutch Cranberry & Ginger
- Stir carefully until evenly mixed.
- Garnish with a Ginger slice.