Crux

Four equal measures combine brandy, red wine aperitif, orange liqueur and fresh lemon. The wine component adds a different foundation from an ordinary brandy sour, while shaking brings the citrus and liqueur together.

cloudy rosy amber Crux in a coupe without ice or garnish.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 22.5 ml Brandy
  • 22.5 ml Dubonnet Rouge wine aperitif
  • 22.5 ml Cointreau
  • 22.5 ml Fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Measure brandy, Dubonnet Rouge wine aperitif, Cointreau and lemon juice into a shaker and add cubed ice.
  2. Seal the shaker and shake briskly until thoroughly cold, about 10–12 seconds.
  3. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe without ice.