Brandy-based Cocktail Recipes, New Year’s Eve Cocktail Party

Sidecar

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.