Brandy & Soda

The Inimitable Jeeves, P. G. Wodehouse, 1923

2 parts brandy

1 part club soda

Fill a Collins glass with ice.

Add the ingredients, gently stir until chilled, and enjoy.

“I say, Jeeves,” I said.

“Sir?”

“Mix me a stiffish brandy and soda.”

“Yes, sir.”

“Stiffish, Jeeves. Not too much soda, but splash the brandy about a bit.”

“Very good, sir.”

After imbibing, I felt a shade better.

Bertie always finds that a good, stiff drink eases the discomfort of whatever absurd situation he’s gotten himself into, and thankfully, Jeeves is (usually) on hand to handle everything else. Like the Whiskey & Soda, this concoction is very simple, and you can choose how much of each portion you wish to put in your drink. Bertie clearly prefers a more generous dash of brandy, but that’s up to you.