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Brandy Fizz in a highball, drawn with its ingredient layers

Brandy Fizz recipe

ShakenHighballNo ice10% ABV

The Brandy Fizz is a shaken brandy cocktail, made with brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup and more, served in a highball. It is citrusy and sparkling.

Strength: about 9.7% ABV in the glass, roughly 15 g of alcohol and about 150 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

The Fizz made with brandy.

Brandy Fizz ingredients

Brandy50 ml (1¾ oz)
Lemon juice25 ml (¾ oz)
Simple syrup15 ml (½ oz)
Soda watertop up, about 60 ml

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Brandy Fizz

  1. Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled highball.
  4. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Glass
Highball
Ice
None
Garnish
Lemon wheel
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Brandy Fizz: quick answers

How strong is a Brandy Fizz?
About 9.7% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 15 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Brandy Fizz?
About 150 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Brandy Fizz served in?
A highball, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Brandy Fizz have?
4 in total: brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup and soda water.

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