Brunswick Street Cocktail

Pro tips

• Use a fresh egg from a trusted source and add it last to preserve both texture and food safety.
• Chill your glass before pouring to maintain the drink's smooth, silky consistency.
• Grate nutmeg fresh directly over the finished drink for maximum aroma and flavor release.
• Shake the cognac and sherry with ice before straining to ensure proper chill without over-dilution.

Substitutions

• Pedro Ximenez → Amontillado or Oloroso sherry (drier, less sweet character)
• Cognac → Brandy or high-quality eau-de-vie (lighter body, different warmth profile)
• Egg yolk → Pasteurized egg yolk (same texture, reduced food safety risk)

Equipment

cocktail shaker · jigger · bar spoon · microplane or fine grater

Is it safe to drink a raw egg yolk in this cocktail?

Using a fresh, high-quality egg from a reliable source minimizes risk. For extra safety, consider pasteurized eggs, which are widely available.

What's the best sherry to use for this drink?

Pedro Ximenez sherry is recommended for its rich, sweet, slightly viscous character that complements the cognac and egg yolk perfectly.

Can I make this cocktail ahead of time?

No — mix and serve immediately after adding the egg yolk to preserve texture and food safety.

What type of cognac works best?

A quality VS or VSOP cognac is ideal; avoid top-shelf XO, which would be overpowered by the sherry and egg.

How do I separate the egg yolk cleanly?

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.