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

Shots & Shooters
Pousse Café Standish

Pousse Café Standish

The Pousse Café Standish is a classic layered shot built with grenadine, crème de menthe, Galliano, kümmel, and brandy. This striking after-dinner shooter showcases traditional pousse-café layering with bold colors and distinct herbal, mint, and spice flavors in every sip.

CocktailIntermediate
Shriner Cocktail

Shriner Cocktail

A refined pre-Prohibition cocktail, the Shriner blends sloe gin and brandy with bitters and a touch of sweetness for a smooth, spirit-forward drink balanced by citrus aroma.

Cocktail
Strawberry Fields Forever

Strawberry Fields Forever

A bright strawberry highball with brandy, fresh berries, and lemon juice, topped with sparkling water for a crisp, refreshing fizz. Light, fruity, and easy to build, it’s made for warm afternoons and casual hangs.

Cocktail
Widow's Kiss

Widow's Kiss

The Widow’s Kiss is a timeless brandy cocktail layered with the herbal sweetness of Yellow Chartreuse and Bénédictine, finished with a dash of bitters.

Punch & Party Drink
Loving Cup

Loving Cup

A refreshing Loving Cup sangria made with brandy, red wine, and citrus notes, topped with bubbles for a light, shareable pitcher cocktail. Perfect for parties, holidays, or casual get-togethers.

Cocktail
Delmonico

Delmonico

A 19th-century New York original from the famed Delmonico’s restaurant, this cocktail blends gin, brandy, and two vermouths for a perfectly balanced, bittersweet sip.

Cocktail
Green Stinger

Green Stinger

A Green Stinger is a refreshing brandy cocktail with a cooling mint twist, simple to mix and perfect for sipping in style.

CocktailIntermediate
Asbach Beauty

Asbach Beauty

A layered brandy cocktail with port, mint, and citrus, the Asbach Beauty delivers a smooth, aromatic profile with a striking float and a refreshing edge.

Cocktail
Brandy Manhattan

Brandy Manhattan

The Brandy Manhattan swaps whiskey for brandy, creating a smoother, fruitier cocktail that’s both classic and approachable.

Shots & ShootersIntermediate
Rocha-Gil

Rocha-Gil

A bold herbal shooter built on brandy, Yellow Chartreuse, and Fernet Branca, the Rocha-Gil delivers a balanced mix of warmth, sweetness, and bitter intensity in one quick sip.

Hot Drink
Café Royale

Café Royale

A classic French coffee cocktail combining hot black coffee, brandy, and a flaming sugar cube. Warm, aromatic, and slightly theatrical, Café Royale delivers rich flavor with a dramatic finish.

Cocktail
Booster

Booster

A bold modern sour, the Booster fuses smooth brandy, citrus-bright blue curaçao, and just a whisper of lemon for a rich, electric-blue cocktail that’s silky, striking, and surprisingly easy to make.