Cocktail
Brandy Sangaree
How to make a Brandy Sangaree - the historic brandy drink with sugar, a floating port wine layer and nutmeg. A simple recipe for a 19th-century classic.
5 minPrep time
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1Serving(s)
The Brandy Sangaree is an almost forgotten 19th-century classic that combines the warmth of brandy with a sweet port wine crown and spicy nutmeg. Simple in build, yet with surprising depth. An elegant piece of drinking history for quiet evenings.
Instructions
- Add brandy and sugar syrup to a tumbler and stir briefly.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Stir briefly again until the sugar has dissolved.
- Carefully float the port wine on top over a bar spoon.
- Dust with freshly grated nutmeg and serve.
Garnish: Freshly grated nutmeg
Pro tip: Pour the port slowly over an upturned bar spoon so it floats as a dark layer on top of the drink.
Frequently asked questions
What is a sangaree?
A sangaree is a historic drink type of spirit, sugar and a floating layer of port wine, often topped with nutmeg.
Is the sangaree related to sangria?
Both names go back to the Spanish word for blood, but the sangaree is a single drink and not a punch.
Can I use a different base instead of brandy?
Yes, the sangaree is classically also made with gin, port wine or sherry as the base.
Ingredients
- Brandy5 cl
- Sugar syrup1 cl
- Red port wine2 cl
- Grated nutmeg1 pinch
- Ice cubesas needed
