Betsy Ross

Brandy leads a small stirred combination with a red wine aperitif and orange curaçao. Aromatic bitters and lemon peel add two distinct accents while the drink stays clear and free of fresh juice.

Clear deep amber-red Betsy Ross in a coupe with lemon twist, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Brandy
  • 22.5 ml Byrrh Grand Quinquina
  • 7.5 ml Orange curaçao liqueur
  • 1 dash Angostura aromatic bitters
  • 1 piece Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour Brandy, Byrrh Grand Quinquina, Orange curaçao liqueur and aromatic bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir smoothly until cold, about 20–30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Finish with a lemon twist and serve promptly.