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

CocktailIntermediate
American Beauty

American Beauty

A refined brandy cocktail layered with orange, grenadine, and a delicate port float, the American Beauty delivers a balanced mix of citrus, sweetness, and aromatic depth in a classic presentation.

Cocktail
American Pie

American Pie

A rich mix of brandy, tawny port, and citrus, the American Pie Cocktail delivers a bold yet refreshing sip with a hint of mint.

CocktailIntermediate
Andalusia

Andalusia

A spirit-forward cocktail built on brandy, light rum, and dry sherry, the Andalusia delivers a layered, nutty profile with a clean, dry finish. Ideal for slow sipping and fans of fortified wine-driven drinks.

Hot Drink
Apple Barrel Apres-Ski Toddy

Apple Barrel Apres-Ski Toddy

A warming apple schnapps and brandy hot toddy made with spiced cider and honey. This après-ski cocktail delivers cozy winter flavor with a smooth, spirit-forward finish.

Cocktail
Baltimore Bracer

Baltimore Bracer

A bold mix of brandy, sweet anisette, and frothy egg white, the Baltimore Bracer is a classic cocktail with a smooth yet bracing kick.

CocktailEasy
Between The Sheets

Between The Sheets

A classic Between the Sheets cocktail blends brandy, rum, triple sec, and fresh lemon juice into a bright, citrus-forward sour with smooth depth and a refined edge.

Cocktail
Brandy Cobbler

Brandy Cobbler

A crisp, effervescent sip from the 1800s. The Brandy Cobbler blends smooth brandy, sparkling club soda, and gentle sweetness for an easy, refreshing classic that helped define cocktail culture.

CocktailEasy
Brandy Cocktail

Brandy Cocktail

A classic brandy cocktail built with bitters and sugar, delivering a smooth, spirit-forward sip with subtle citrus aromatics and timeless simplicity.

Cocktail
Brandy Highball

Brandy Highball

A timeless two-ingredient refresher.
The Brandy Highball Cocktail pairs smooth brandy with sparkling soda and a bright lemon twist for an easy, elegant drink that never goes out of style.

Cocktail
Corpse Reviver #1

Corpse Reviver #1

Before the famous gin-based Corpse Reviver #2 took center stage, there was the original Corpse Reviver—rich, spirit-forward, and designed as a true morning-after cure.

Cocktail
Love For Toby

Love For Toby

A balanced blend of light rum, brandy, cherry brandy, and lime juice, Love For Toby delivers a bright, romantic cocktail with smooth depth and a tart cherry twist.

Cocktail
Lunar Landing

Lunar Landing

The Lunar Landing is a cosmic twist on a rum sour — smooth light rum meets rich brandy, bright lemon, and a flash of grenadine for color and sweetness. It’s a simple, vibrant cocktail that tastes as adventurous as its name suggests.