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Rooibos Brandy Sour: Tropic Thunder

Cape Town, South Africa Africa/Johannesburg

History

A modern Cape cocktail joining the country’s celebrated potstill brandy tradition with rooibos, the indigenous red bush tea of the Cederberg. This is a clearly labeled house field riff rather than a historical classic: Pineapple gives the drink tropical acidity, soft foam, and a bright fruit note.

Brandy · yields one cocktail

Ingredients

  • 12 oz South African brandy
  • 21 oz lemon juice
  • 33/4 oz rooibos syrup
  • 4Egg white
  • 51/2 oz pineapple juice

Method

  1. 01Dry-shake, shake with ice, and strain into a coupe.
  2. 02Add pineapple before mixing and use a firm shake whenever the recipe permits.

Enjoy responsibly. Recipes are intended for adults of legal drinking age.