French Quarter

Brandy leads a smaller white-wine aperitif measure in this two-ingredient stirred drink. There is no fresh juice in the mixing glass; a thin quarter-wheel of lemon provides a small citrus garnish at service.

clear golden French Quarter in a small coupe with a thin lemon quarter-wheel, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Brandy
  • 15 ml Lillet Blanc
  • 1 piece Thin quarter-wheel of lemon

Instructions

  1. Pour brandy and Lillet Blanc 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 thin quarter-wheel of lemon and serve promptly.