Step 1

Place some sugar on a small plate. Moisten half of rim of a coupe glass with a little lemon juice and dip into sugar; shake off excess. Set aside.

Step 2

Combine brandy, triple sec, and remaining ¾ oz. lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds.

Step 3

Strain cocktail through a Hawthorne strainer or a slotted spoon into reserved glass.