Brandied Port is a classic two-spirit cocktail that combines brandy and tawny port with fresh lemon juice and maraschino liqueur, creating a balanced, warming drink with subtle fruit complexity.
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Shake all ingredients and strain into old-fashioned glass with ice cubes.
Add a slice of orange.
Cognac or a quality VS (Very Special) brandy works well; avoid overly harsh or grain spirits that will overpower the tawny port.
Maraschino adds essential sweetness and almond notes; omitting it makes the drink too sharp, but a small splash of simple syrup can substitute.
Serve it chilled over ice or at room temperature in a snifter, depending on preference; warming is not typical.
Best served immediately after mixing; spirits stay fresh for days in a sealed bottle if you batch it, but fresh lemon juice should be added just before serving.
A coupe glass, snifter, or small rocks glass; the choice depends on whether you prefer it chilled with ice or neat.
