The idea of the Stirrup Cup goes back to drinking at the village in the
days of horse travel. A drinker, probably a big spender, finishes up a
session of drinking and requires help getting on his horse. Once his
feet are in the stirrups, he is given a combination of liquors that he
had been drinking already in a cup of booze that will ensure he is done
with drinking for the night. He passes out in the saddle and the horse
takes him home.
A main ingredient in Stirrup Cup cocktails is brandy, and I just got a
bottle of Asbach--not cognac--to try with it. Cherry Heering is a rich
black cherry liqueur, and it is sweet enough to balance an equal portion
of lemon juice.
- 2 oz. brandy (Asbach Uralt used)
- 1 1/2 oz. cherry brandy (Cherry Heering used)
- 1 1/2 oz. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. sugar
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled Old Fashioned glass full of fresh ice.
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