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Thunder and Lightning

Recipe information

  • Yield

    <p>Serves 1.</p>

Ingredients

2 to 3 ounces brandy
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon sugar syrup
Pinch cayenne pepper
3 or 4 ice cubes

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously . Strain into a cocktail glass.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesBrandyAmericanDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianQuickEasy5 Ingredients or Fewer30 Minutes or Less
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