Brandy and Cognac Recipes

Brandy is traditionally enjoyed neat in a snifter to appreciate its flavors, on the rocks for a milder taste, or as a key ingredient in classic cocktails.

Cognac is often enjoyed neat but is also a key component in several classic cocktails. It's celebrated for its smoothness and rich, nuanced flavors, often featuring notes of fruit, spices, and oak.

Recipes

Cocktail
After Dinner Cocktail

After Dinner Cocktail

A smooth, fruit-forward after-dinner sipper built on apricot brandy, triple sec, and lime. Bright citrus meets gentle sweetness in a balanced, elegant cocktail that feels both classic and modern.

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After Supper Cocktail

After Supper Cocktail

A refined take on a classic nightcap, the After Supper Apricot Sour Cocktail blends apricot brandy, Triple Sec, and fresh lemon juice into a bright but spirit-forward sip. It’s a simple, elegant cocktail that lands between fruity and citrusy, perfect for slow sipping after a meal.

Hot Drink
Aberdeen Angus

Aberdeen Angus

A warming Scotch-based hot toddy, the Aberdeen Angus blends smoky whisky, Drambuie, honey, and citrus for a rich and comforting cold-weather drink.

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Aberfoyle

Aberfoyle

The Aberfoyle Cocktail blends vodka and Drambuie® into a smooth, honey-spiced sipper served over ice. Simple to build yet rich in flavor, this two-ingredient cocktail delivers warmth, subtle sweetness, and a clean finish.

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Al Capone

Al Capone

A Prohibition-inspired cocktail that blends Brandy, Marsala, and Drambuie® for a rich, smooth, and spiced sip. The Al Capone Cocktail delivers vintage charm with every glass.

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Lover's Nocturne

Lover's Nocturne

Smooth vodka, honeyed Drambuie®, and a dash of bitters create a bittersweet symphony perfect for quiet nights in. Elegant, aromatic, and effortless to make.

Shots & Shooters
Southern Palm

Southern Palm

A simple yet surprising mix, the Southern Palm shot pairs honeyed whisky liqueur with refreshing peppermint in a sleek layered pour.

Shots & Shooters
Napalm Death

Napalm Death

A bold layered shot combining coffee liqueur, herbal sweetness, creamy Irish liqueur, and citrus for a striking visual and intense flavor hit.

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Butterscotch Collins

Butterscotch Collins

A bright, fizzy Scotch cocktail that blends smoky whisky with Drambuie’s honeyed sweetness and fresh lemon for a refreshing Collins-style highball.

Shots & ShootersEasy
Highland Orange Shot

Highland Orange Shot

A smooth orange and honey Scotch shooter, the Highland Orange Shot blends Cointreau and Drambuie for a quick, balanced hit of citrus and warmth.

CocktailIntermediate
Accordion

Accordion

The Accordion is a spirit-forward brandy cocktail that combines sweet and dry vermouth with a touch of orange liqueur for a balanced, aromatic profile. Smooth, layered, and lightly citrusy, it sits between a Perfect Manhattan and a classic stirred cocktail.

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Ambrosia

Ambrosia

The Ambrosia Champagne Cocktail blends applejack, brandy, triple sec, lemon, and a sparkling top of Champagne for a crisp, fruit-forward classic. It’s a bright, festive drink that’s as easy to shake up as it is to enjoy.