Brandy & Dry
Brandy and dry ginger ale. An Australian pub classic.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 9% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Brandy
- 150 ml Dry ginger ale
- Lemon wedge (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 50 ml brandy into the glass
- Top with 150 ml dry ginger ale
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Brandy & Dry
The buck and mule family. Bucks and mules mix a spirit with ginger ale or ginger beer and a little citrus. Bucks were popular around 1900. The Moscow Mule, created in Los Angeles in the early 1940s, made the copper-mug version famous around the world.
Brandy & Dry FAQ
What's in a Brandy & Dry?
50 ml brandy, 150 ml dry ginger ale, garnished with lemon wedge.
How strong is a Brandy & Dry?
About 9% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Brandy & Dry?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Brandy & Dry in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
