How to Make a Royal Wedding Cocktail

Cognac, Kirsch and peach brandy combine in a cocktail that pairs well with fruity desserts, red meat and barbecue. The slightly bitter bite of the cherry Kirsch and the sweet brandy provide a fruity counterpoint to the oak flavor of the Cognac. Orange juice adds the citrus zest that ties the whole drink together. Garnished with a maraschino cherry, you can serve this drink year-round, up or on the rocks.

Things You'll Need

• Cocktail glass
• Ice
• Cocktail shaker (optional)
• 1 1/2 oz Cognac
• 3/4 oz peach brandy
• 1 oz Kirsch
• 3 oz orange juice
• 1 oz soda water
• Stirrer
• Maraschino cherry

Instructions

On the Rocks

1. Pour the Cognac into a cocktail glass filled halfway with ice.

2. Add the peach brandy.

3. Follow with the Kirsch.

4. Add the orange juice and soda water and stir for 5 seconds.

5. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and serve.

Up

1. Chill a martini glass by filling it with ice and water, and fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

2. Add the Cognac, peach brandy, Kirsch, orange juice and soda water to the cocktail shaker.

3. Cover and shake vigorously for 5 seconds.

4. Toss the ice water from the martini glass and fill it with the contents of the cocktail shaker.

5. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and serve.

References

• Royal Wedding Cocktail Recipe