The Brandy Daisy is a classic sour-style brandy drink lengthened with a small amount of soda water. Served in a brandy snifter, it keeps the brandy aroma forward while adding citrus, orange liqueur, and light sparkle.
Shake brandy, lemon juice, orange curacao, and sugar syrup with ice. Strain into a brandy snifter over fresh ice. Top with soda water and give one gentle stir. Finish with the mint sprig as the garnish before serving.
Served in a brandy snifter over ice with a lightly sparkling surface and a mint sprig as the final aromatic garnish.
Pairs with roast chicken, pork, fruit desserts, lemon tart, salty snacks, and lightly spiced appetizers.
Daisy cocktails belong to a historic family of spirit, citrus, sweetener, and sparkling water drinks that predate many modern highball and sour variations.
Works as a classic-style aperitif, a lighter brandy drink, or a bridge between sour cocktails and long refreshing serves.
Bright lemon and orange curacao open the drink, followed by brandy fruit and oak, soft sweetness, and a short soda lift.
Vintage, bright, and lightly sparkling, with more lift than a neat snifter drink but more brandy identity than a tall highball.
Use a touch more soda water for a lighter Daisy or reduce the sugar syrup for a sharper, more aperitif-like profile.
18%
⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.
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