The Metropolitan
The truth is, I didn't know of many cocktails with brandy as a base and since I had leftover from a batch of homemade eggnog, I decided to do a little research and discovered: The Metropolitan.
The Metropolitan, IMHO, is simply a classic Manhattan and is actually sometimes called a "Brandy Manhattan." The bourbon is subbed out and brandy is the more-than-adequate replacement. It has a little sugar, bitters, sweet vermouth, and of course is garnished with a cherry. Served classically in a frozen martini glass, it has a nice and pleasant "classic" cocktail feel.
Enjoy!
The Metropolitan
2 oz Brandy
3 dashes citrus bitters
1 oz sweet vermouth
1/2 oz simple syrup
cherry for garnish
Place all ingredients in cocktail shaker or glass, fill with ice, and stir about 15 times. Strain into chilled martini glass.
The Metropolitan, IMHO, is simply a classic Manhattan and is actually sometimes called a "Brandy Manhattan." The bourbon is subbed out and brandy is the more-than-adequate replacement. It has a little sugar, bitters, sweet vermouth, and of course is garnished with a cherry. Served classically in a frozen martini glass, it has a nice and pleasant "classic" cocktail feel.
Enjoy!
The Metropolitan
2 oz Brandy
3 dashes citrus bitters
1 oz sweet vermouth
1/2 oz simple syrup
cherry for garnish
Place all ingredients in cocktail shaker or glass, fill with ice, and stir about 15 times. Strain into chilled martini glass.