A precursor to the Margarita is The Brandy Crusta: 1 lemon 0.5 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Bar or table sugar 2.0 ounces cognac (Hennessy specified) 1 teaspoon orange curaçao (Marie Brizard specified) 1 dash Boker’s Bitters (or substitute Angostura) Cut … Continue reading The Brandy Crusta