# Brandy Daisy

The 1888 Harry Johnson branch joins Cognac and Yellow Chartreuse over crushed ice, with lemon, rich syrup, soda, berries, and mint around its herbal centre.

Strength: 27% ABV before dilution

## Ingredients

- 45 ml [Cognac](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/cognac.md)
- 20 ml [Yellow Chartreuse](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/yellow-chartreuse.md)
- 15 ml [Fresh lemon juice](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/fresh-lemon-juice.md)
- 10 ml [Rich simple syrup](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/rich-simple-syrup.md) — Use a two-to-one syrup by weight.
- 10 ml [Soda water](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/soda-water.md) — Use very cold, highly carbonated soda water.

## Glassware

Wine glass

## Garnish

- Fresh raspberries — Use two fresh raspberries.
- Mint sprig — Clap the mint gently before placing it in the drink.

## Method

1. Stir the Cognac, Chartreuse, lemon juice, and rich simple syrup with cubed ice until chilled.
2. Strain into a chilled wine glass filled with crushed ice.
3. Add the soda water and stir once briefly.

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## References

- Canonical page: https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/brandy-daisy
- Photograph: https://stirred.fyi/assets/cocktails/brandy-daisy-9f96c769.webp
- Recipe source: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2319/brandy-daisy