Invented in 1850s New Orleans by Joseph Santini, the Brandy Crusta pairs cognac, orange curaçao, maraschino, lemon, and bitters in one of cocktail history’s most influential drinks.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. brandy cocktails contrasted - Static Media / Shutterstock While often eclipsed by spirits like gin or whiskey, brandy can provide ...

Cocktail Queries is a Paste series that examines and answers basic, common questions that drinkers may have about mixed drinks, cocktails and spirits. Check out every entry in the series to date. At ...

At a time when more forthright cocktails like the old fashioned, the Sazerac and rocket-fuel martinis hold sway, you won’t win tough-guy points for ordering a Brandy Alexander. You know: cognac, cream ...