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    Jun 17, 2023 · Modified: May 23, 2024 by Kristin. This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Brandy on the Rocks

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    This classic and easy to make one ingredient cocktail is full of fruity flavor. Try out a Brandy on the rocks If you’re looking for something simple, sophisticated and easy to make. Each sip will have you relaxing and enjoying the complex fruity flavors.

    Brandy on the rocks in a glass on a wooden table.

    What is a Brandy on the Rocks?

    A Brandy on the rocks is a simple and easy to make one ingredient drink where you pour a shot, or 2 oz, of Brandy over ice in a rocks glass. Drinking this simple drink with just a little ice and liquor really allows you to enjoy the complex, sweet and fruity flavors of the brandy.

    This is a great drink to serve as a nightcap, pre-dinner drink or at simple celebrations.

    Most liquors and liqueurs can be enjoyed on the rocks. Some common ones that are drank this way include amaretto on the rocks and Bailey’s over ice.

    When you use the term over ice or on the rocks when referring to drinks or cocktails it’s simply means that you’re serving the drink with ice. There are usually two reasons to serve a drink this way.

    The first reason is that it helps to chill the drink well. And the second reason is that as the ice melts it will help to dilute the liquor a little taking some of the bite away.

    Equipment

    • Rocks/Scotch/Bourbon glass
    • jigger
    Brandy next to a rocks glass with ice and a jigger on a wooden table.

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz Brandy
    • (optional) orange wedge
    • Ice

    Instructions

    Step one

    Gather everything up including rocks glass, jigger, ice and Brandy.

    Step two

    Take your ice and use it to fill the rocks glass up to the very top.

    Pouring brandy into a jigger.

    Step three

    Grab your brandy and pour 2 oz of it into the jigger.

    Pouring brandy from a jigger into a glass.

    Step four

    Pick your jigger up and pour the brandy into the rocks glass over the ice.

    Variations

    With only one ingredient there’s not a ton of changes you can make to this one, however, you are just a few ideas to try:

    • Use great ice. Using a high quality ice made from clear water or a craft ice that is a large cube or large circle can really help to add to the strength. Using large ice instead of regular ice also prevents it from melting too fast.
    • Dilute a little. Add a tiny splash of water to dilute it just a little and take some of the bite off of the alcohol.
    • Use different brandys. There are wide variety of different brandys that are made from different fruits which result in different flavorings. Try out a wide variety to decide what is your flavor preference.

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    Recipe

    Brandy on the rocks in a glass on a wooden table.

    Brandy on the Rocks

    Let the flavors of your favorite Brandy shine through with this simple brandy on the rocks. This one ingredient drink is great as a nightcap or a pre-dinner sipper.
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    Prep Time 2 minutes mins
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    Servings 1

    Equipment

    • jigger
    • Rocks glass
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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 oz Brandy
    • Ice

    Instructions
     

    • Fill the rocks glass up to the top with ice.
    • If you want to add a garnish:
      1) Slice an orange into wedges.
      2) Cut a notch in one wedge and place it on the rim of the glass.
    • Measure 2 oz of brandy with the jigger and pour into the glass.
    • Give the drink a swirl and enjoy.

    Notes

    Tips & Variations
    • Change up the flavor by using a flavored brandy; for example apple brandy.
    • Change up the garnish; maraschino cherries or lemon twists also work well.
    • Use one large ice cube to evenly chill the brandy.
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    Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.

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