The Brunswick Street Cocktail is a smooth, indulgent drink that blends cognac and sweet Pedro Ximenez sherry with a raw egg yolk for silky texture, finished with freshly grated nutmeg. This vintage classic offers rich, warming flavor with an elegant presentation.
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Shake without ice.
Add ice and shake again.
Strain into chilled
cocktail glass.
Top with nutmeg.
cocktail shaker · jigger · bar spoon · microplane or fine grater
Using a fresh, high-quality egg from a reliable source minimizes risk. For extra safety, consider pasteurized eggs, which are widely available.
Pedro Ximenez sherry is recommended for its rich, sweet, slightly viscous character that complements the cognac and egg yolk perfectly.
No — mix and serve immediately after adding the egg yolk to preserve texture and food safety.
A quality VS or VSOP cognac is ideal; avoid top-shelf XO, which would be overpowered by the sherry and egg.
Crack the egg carefully and transfer the yolk between shell halves, letting the white fall away, then gently slide the yolk into your cocktail shaker or glass.
