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A Brandy Daisy cocktail shown with a lemon twist in a cocktail glass surrounded by its ingredients

The Daisy is Not Just a Drink -- It is a family of Cocktails

Kevin Mayfield
The tangy Daisy family of cocktails is ever changing and growing, making it hard to 'pick' just one Daisy!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Course Classic Cocktails
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Cocktail
Calories 181 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

The variation of the Brandy Daisy from 1876:

  • ¾ Ounces Curacao liqueur
  • ¾ Ounces Gum syrup
  • ¾ Ounces Fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ Ounces Jamaica rum
  • 1 ½ Ounces Brandy
  • Splash of seltzer or club soda

Modern variation of the Brandy Daisy recipe:

  • 1 ½ Ounces Brandy
  • ¾ Ounces Yellow Chartreuse
  • ¾ Ounces Fresh lemon juice
  • Splash of seltzer or club soda

Instructions
 

  • The directions are the same regardless of which variation you choose to make:
  • Add one scoop of cracked ice to a cocktail shaker.
  • Pour in all ingredients.
  • Shake and strain into a cocktail glass.
  • Pour in sparkling water or seltzer to fill the glass.
  • Add a lemon twist for garnish.

Notes

Regardless of which recipe you choose, adding in a quality spirit will always make for a better tasting drink.
Feel free to substitute bourbon or gin for the brandy.
Nutrition is calculated for the modern version.

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
Keyword brandy, Chartreuse, Curacao, Daisy, Lemon, Rum, Sour, Vintage Cocktails
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