Step 1.
- Chill a cocktail glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to cool.
Step 2.
- In a shaker, combine 2 ounces of brandy, 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice, and 1 ounce of simple syrup.
Step 3.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
Step 4.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled cocktail glass.
Step 5.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon peel for added aroma.