With a rich history dating back more than 300 years, it stands to reason that brandy has been used in many a vintage cocktail.
But thanks to Kurt Schlechter, innovative mixologist and owner of brandy-centric experiential cocktail kitchen, Cause Effect in Cape Town, the spirit is firmly back in the spotlight.
READ: Kurt Schlechter's Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen delights raises drinks bar
Grab one of South Africa’s finest potstill brandies, Klipdrift Gold, and get inspired. Many people prefer to drink their brandy neat, but one you start experimenting with the spirit in various cocktails you'll be inspired to do so much more with it.
It's autumn so use this iconic local spirit and mix a brandy cocktail it's the ideal drink for that warm and fuzzy feeling as it becomes a bit chillier outside
Klipdrift Gold Serenity
Glass: Tall
Ingredients
50mls Orange juice
25mls vermouth Bianco
10mls Lemon juice
15mls Triple Sec Orange liqueur
25mls Klipdrift Gold
2 dashes Fynbos Bitters
Method — Shake ingredients and strain