What ingredients do I need to make Shotgun Lou?

This brandy-based cocktail has 3 other ingredients. See detailed recipe .

How do I make a Shotgun Lou cocktail?

Start with brandy and mix in 3 other ingredients. See detailed recipe .

How long does it take to mix Shotgun Lou?

Shotgun Lou has 4 ingredients, and it's pretty quick to mix. See detailed recipe .

Is Shotgun Lou a great cocktail?

Shotgun Lou is a bartender's pick. This brandy-based cocktail that's a favorite of 10 other cocktail lovers. See detailed recipe .

Shotgun Lou - Cocktail Recipe

Name: Shotgun Lou
Prep time: 4 min
Total time: 6 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Brandy; 2 1/2 oz milk; 1 tsp brown sugar; with top ginger ale

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Ingredients

1 1/2 oz of Brandy
2 1/2 oz of milk
1 tsp of brown sugar (alt: sugar)
with top ginger ale (alt: falernum)

Instructions

Mix brandy, milk and brown sugar on ice. Top with ginger ale, and serve.

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