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$6.88
cost
271
cal
37.2%
ABV
3/5
NA score
3.1
std drinks
10.7g
sugar
Brandy Crusta
An easy brandy cocktail built on cognac.
The Recipe
- cognac2 oz
- cointreau0.25 oz
- maraschino liqueur0.25 oz
- lemon juice0.5 oz
- angostura bitters2 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$6.88
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$6.12
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| cognac | 2 oz | $3.15 |
| cointreau | 0.25 oz | $0.35 |
| maraschino liqueur | 0.25 oz | $0.32 |
| lemon juice | 0.5 oz | $0.09 |
| angostura bitters | 2 oz | $2.96 |
| Total pour cost | $6.88 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
271
Sugar
10.7g
ABV
37.2%
Std drinks
3.1
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| cognac | 128 | 47.2% |
| angostura bitters | 90 | 33.2% |
| maraschino liqueur | 25.8 | 9.5% |
| cointreau | 23.8 | 8.8% |
| lemon juice | 3.5 | 1.3% |
Carbs: 10.8g
Alcohol: 43.4g
Volume: 5 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
3/5Convertibility
Original cost
$6.88
Zero-proof cost
$3.53
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| cognac | Seedlip Zero Proof Spirit(Seedlip) | $2.68 |
| cointreau | Lyre's Orange Sec(Lyre's) | $0.34 |
| maraschino liqueur | Lyre's Orange Sec(Lyre's) | $0.34 |
| lemon juice | Kept | $0.09 |
| angostura bitters | Kept | $0.07 |
Flavor notes
Bitters stay at a trace level for aroma and structure rather than full proof impact.
One or more swaps are estimated. Taste and adjust citrus or sweetener to rebalance.
Pairs Well With
brandysalted nutscitrus olivesdark chocolate tartapple pievanilla panna cottaice creamaged cheddargoat cheesetriple cream briecharcuterieribeyeburgershort ribssteak frites
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Brandy Crusta?
- 2 oz cognac, 0.25 oz cointreau, 0.25 oz maraschino liqueur, 0.5 oz lemon juice, 2 oz angostura bitters.
- How much does a Brandy Crusta cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Brandy Crusta is $6.88 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Brandy Crusta?
- A Brandy Crusta has approximately 271 calories, with 37.2% ABV and 10.7g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Brandy Crusta?
- Yes — the Brandy Crusta has a convertibility score of 3/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $3.53.