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Ingredients

  • 2 oz brandy
  • 3/4 oz orange liqueur (e.g., triple sec or Cointreau)
  • 3/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Sugar (for rimming)
  • Lemon twist, for garnish
  • Ice (optional)

Recipe

  1. Chill a cocktail glass in the freezer.
  2. Rim the chilled glass with sugar (if desired).
  3. In a shaker, combine the brandy, orange liqueur, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  4. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
  5. Strain the mixture into the chilled glass.
  6. Garnish with a lemon twist.

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