Recipes

The Wreck

Name: The Wreck
Ingredients: Ice; 2 ounces brandy; 3/4 ounce Cointreau or other triple sec; 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice; 1/2 ounce Vanilla-Cardamom Gastrique

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**Benjy's * Houston**In his ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between bar and kitchen, mixologist Robert Heugel incorporates a gastrique—the classic French reduction of vinegar, sugar and, usually, fruit—into this tart cocktail.Plus: Ultimate Cocktail Guide

By Robert Heugel

Updated on March 27, 2015

Yield:

1 drink

Ingredients

Ice
2 ounces brandy
3/4 ounce Cointreau or other triple sec
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce Vanilla-Cardamom Gastrique

Directions

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add all of the remaining ingredients and shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass.

The Wreck

Benjy's * HoustonIn his ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between bar and kitchen, mixologist Robert Heugel incorporates a gastrique—the classic French reduction of vinegar, sugar and, usually, fruit—into this tart cocktail.Plus: Ultimate Cocktail Guide

Ingredients

Directions

**Benjy's * Houston**In his ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between bar and kitchen, mixologist Robert Heugel incorporates a gastrique—the classic French reduction of vinegar, sugar and, usually, fruit—into this tart cocktail.Plus: Ultimate Cocktail Guide