Spiced Apple Strudel & Brandy Cocktail
This Austrian cocktail offers a Viennese twist on a classic, infusing flavours reminiscent of apple strudel. It combines cognac, Disaronno amaretto, and Madeira wine with a base of cinnamon-spiked apple juice. The drink is served in Martini glasses with a decorative sugared rim, creating a festive and flavourful tipple ideal for a special occasion. Preparation takes about 25 minutes and yields four servings.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp golden caster sugar
- 200ml pressed apple juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 100ml cognac
- 50ml Disaronno
- 50ml madeira wine
- juice 1 lemon
- a large handful of ice
Method
- Moisten the rims of four Martini glasses with water, then coat them in golden caster sugar. Place the prepared glasses in the refrigerator until needed.
- Heat 200ml of pressed apple juice in a small pan with one cinnamon stick. Once it boils, remove from the heat and allow it to cool completely. Remove the cinnamon stick and transfer the juice to a jug.
- Combine 100ml of cognac, 50ml of Disaronno, 50ml of Madeira wine, and the juice from one lemon in a cocktail shaker with a large handful of ice. Shake well to chill the mixture. Strain it into the prepared glasses, finish with the spiced apple juice, and serve straight away.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories161 kcal
Carbs16 g
Sugars16 g
Recipe details
Skill levelEasy
CategoryDrink
Cuisineaustrian
