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Brandy-based Cocktails

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2-3 ice cubes
1 measure brandy
1/2 measure Cointreau
1/2 measure lemon juice
twist of lemon peel to decorate

Crack the ice cubes and put into a cocktail shaker or screw-topped jar. Add the Brandy, Cointreau and lemon ice and shake lightly to mix. Strain into a cocktail glass and decorate with lemon peel.

Ross Royal

1 measure brandy
1 measure creme de banane
1 measure Royal Mint Chocolate Liqueur

Shake together equal measures of the brandy and two liqueurs.

Apple Brandy Cooler

2 ounces brandy
1 ounce light rum
3 ounces apple juice
1/2 ounce lime juice
1 teaspoon dark Jamaican Rum

Shake well with ice. Strain into tall 1-ounce glass. Float dark rum on surface and add a slice of lime.

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