Brandy Mist
Description
Brandy Mist is a simple yet sophisticated cocktail that chills premium brandy with crushed ice. The cold ice enhances brandy's rich aroma and complex flavors, characterized by the mist-like vapor that rises. Beloved as an after-dinner drink, it creates a leisurely atmosphere.
Origin
Country of Origin: United States （1800年代後期）
In late 19th century America, with the development of ice-making technology, a culture of drinking premium spirits chilled emerged. Particularly among the wealthy, the style of drinking quality brandy chilled with crushed ice became popular, establishing the prototype of today's Brandy Mist.
Birth Date Meaning
A person with perseverance to face life with tenacity
The deep flavor born from brandy's long aging and the combination of ice that wraps like a mist expresses the strength and elegance to endure life's difficulties
Famous Quotes
- "Art is wine and experience is the brandy we distill from it" - Robertson Davies
Trivia
- The name 'mist' comes from the way the surface looks like it's covered with fog when poured over crushed ice
- Conceived in 19th century America as a way to enjoy premium spirits chilled when ice became widely available
- Various spirits spawned mist-style cocktails including whiskey mist and rum mist
- Known as a prestigious cocktail beloved by notable businessmen and politicians
- In France, the home of brandy, it's known as 'Cognac on the rocks'
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Brandy (Cognac recommended) - 60 ml
- Crushed Ice - 適量 cup
- Lemon Peel - 1 piece
Instructions:
- Fill an old fashioned glass with crushed ice
- Slowly pour brandy over the ice
- Gently stir to chill throughout
- Squeeze lemon peel to spray essential oils over the surface
- Drop the squeezed lemon peel into the glass
- Add a bar spoon lightly
- Serve before the ice melts