This is one of the easiest drinks in our repertoire, and as such makes for a great opening drink when hosting.
Be warned though – the brandy can creep up on you pretty quickly. On more than one occasion I’ve tucked into these too early, and ended up with a stinking hangover at 6 o’clock in the evening.
Don’t feel like you need to splash out on the finest Champagne here – a decent Prosecco or Cava will do just as well. In short – If you’re happy drinking it on its own, it’s good enough to use in a cocktail. (And if you’re not happy drinking it – drop in a little extra brandy.)
