An all-year-round unique traditional Cypriot cocktail.
“My grandfather’s favorite fruit was juicy, red Cypriot cherries and Ι have fond memories of him offering fresh cherries to his grandchildren. To this day, I have a vivid recollection of him preparing this refreshing cocktail mixing Cypriot Brandy with delicious cherries. The brandy sour is beloved by Cypriots (and visitors of Cyprus too!), who love to enjoy this cocktail during family gatherings and large parties. So, each sip of this wonderfully breezy drink brings to my mind the sweetest of memories.”
-Evangelos Savva, Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus
🇨🇾 Cyprus: Cypriot Brandy Sour
Ingredients
- 1 shot of brandy sour
- 1 shot of lemonade
- ½ slice of lemon
- Soda to top up ice cubes
- 1 candied cherry on a toothpick
- Kosher salt optional
Instructions
- If you would like to salt the rim of your glass, run a lemon wedge around the rim and then dip the rim in coarse Kosher salt. Set the glass aside until ready to use.
- Add the brandy, lemonade, soda and ice cubes into the glass. Stir carefully to not ruin the salt rim.
- Garnish with the lemon slice, cherry and enjoy.
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Photo attribution: Deputy Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Cyprus