The Nishi

That's not what we call it in Philadelphia ... ahem, but anyway look outside. Today in Philly we have the most beautiful weather, perfect for a long brunch outdoors. Isn't every brunch made better with certain imbibitions? I, for one, am not a big fan of alcoholic coffee drinks, though I do love coffee, and while there's nothing better than a really good Bloody Mary sometimes we just want something different.

I have named this drink the Nishy after a friend who inspired it. She would just use Boones Farm fuzzy navel mix. I think it's just as easy and infinitely better to use my own ingredients. I don't think I've ever measured out this drink, so what follows are all approximations. Feel free to make your own adjustments.

Fill a highball or collins glass one-half to two-thirds full with ice cubes. Add two jiggers of (Christian Brothers) brandy, one to one and one-half jiggers of peach schnapps, and fill the remainder with fresh orange juice. Stir. Drink. Enjoy.