What ingredients are in a City Slicker?

2 oz Brandy, 1/2 oz Triple sec, 1 tblsp Lemon Juice

What glass do you use for a City Slicker?

A City Slicker is traditionally served in a Cocktail glass.

How strong is a City Slicker?

A City Slicker has an estimated ABV of 22,29%.

How many calories are in a City Slicker?

A City Slicker contains approximately 187 calories per serving.

City Slicker

Copa Cocktail glass

Dificultad Easy

Calorías ~187 kcal

ABV 22,29%

Ingredientes

Brandy 2 oz
Triple sec 1/2 oz
Lemon Juice 1 tblsp

Instrucciones

In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine all of the ingredients. Shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass.

Citrus Strong

City Slicker es un cóctel de brandy agudo y cítrico que combina una generosa medida de brandy con media onza de triple sec y una cucharada de zumo fresco de limón, creando un cóctel corto crujiente con protagonismo del destilado y carácter a naranja y cítricos. Con un 22,29% ABV, es un cóctel fuerte y directo en la tradición del brandy sour, donde el carácter de uva y roble del brandy se equilibra con la dulzura a naranja del triple sec y la acidez del limón. El nombre evoca el carácter urbano y sofisticado de un bar de ciudad.

History & Origins

City Slicker is a mid-20th century American cocktail with disputed origins, its name reflecting the urban sophistication that was associated with cocktail drinking culture in American cities. It belongs to the brandy sour family, which itself traces its lineage to the Sidecar and the classic European tradition of brandy-citrus cocktails. No single credited inventor exists for this specific recipe.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Grape and oak from the brandy, orange sweetness from the triple sec, and the bright tart note of fresh lemon juice. Palate: Spirit-forward with the brandy's depth and warmth leading; triple sec provides a sweetening orange note while lemon juice keeps the profile bright and tart. Finish: Clean and citrusy, medium-length with a brandy warmth.

brandy citrusy orange tart strong

Pro Tip

Use a good-quality VS or VSOP cognac or brandy rather than a cheap bottle, as the spirit's flavor is the dominant component in this simple recipe.

Data verified septiembre 2017

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