Authentic Nikolaschka Recipe Germany, Europe

Apart from Cognac, other kinds of brandy can be used, preferably German ones. Also, often, a lemon slice is peeled or topped just with a sugar cube, without coffee.

Although a simple cocktail, there is more than one way of consuming it. One way of drinking Nikolaschka is to first, place the lemon slice on your tongue, then drink the cognac but keep it in your mouth for 30 seconds before you swallow it. The lemon slice is to be thrown away after. Another way is to drink the Cognac first, then eat the lemon slice with sugar and coffee. There is also a third way ... Read more