Stirrup Cup cocktail

The Stirrup Cup is named after a ceremonial cup that would be given to guests when leave to go on a long journey. During the times before cars these journeys would often be on horseback and take a long time. It was a drink to wish good luck upon thee and the name derives from a Stirrup, as in one used to mount a horse and hold the feet of a rider.

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Stirrup Cup cocktail Yum

Course

Classic Cocktails, Sweet Drinks

Servings

Cocktail

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz Brandy
• 1 1/2 oz Cherry Heering
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1 tsp Simple Syrup

Course Classic Cocktails, Sweet Drinks Servings Cocktail Ingredients 1 1/2 oz Brandy 1 1/2 oz Cherry Heering 3/4 oz Lemon Juice 1 tsp Simple Syrup

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients into a shaker tin with ice.
2. Shake well and strain over one large ice cube.
3. Garnish with a lemon wheel.