Brandy & Cognac Recipes

Brandy, Cognac, Calvados, fruit brandies, and related grape or fruit distillates.

Recipes

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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.

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Sidecar

Sidecar

A crisp, citrus-forward classic, the Sidecar blends Cognac, orange liqueur, and fresh lemon juice into a perfectly balanced sour with timeless appeal.

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Stinger

Stinger

The Stinger cocktail pairs Cognac with white crème de menthe in a cool, spirit-forward IBA classic. Stirred and served up, it balances rich brandy depth with a clean mint finish using just two ingredients.

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Apricot Brandy Stone Sour

Apricot Brandy Stone Sour

A bright and balanced Apricot Brandy Stone Sour made with bourbon, fresh citrus, and a touch of stone fruit sweetness. This modern sour delivers a smooth, citrus-forward profile with just enough depth to keep it interesting.

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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.

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Stupid Pledge

Stupid Pledge

The Stupid Pledge combines light rum, peach brandy, and three citrus juices into a bright, fruit-forward cocktail with a crisp finish. Refreshing and easy to drink, it's a citrus lover's cocktail built for warm afternoons and casual gatherings.

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Suffering Bastard

Suffering Bastard

Suffering Bastard combines Cognac, gin, lime, Angostura bitters, and ginger beer in the current IBA version of this World War II-era classic. Crisp citrus, aromatic spirits, bitters, and spicy ginger make it a long cocktail with considerably more history than its playful name suggests.

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Supernova

Supernova

A smooth, spirit-forward cocktail that blends light rum, apple brandy, and sweet vermouth into a balanced, fruit-meets-herbal sip. The Supernova is clean, slightly rich, and built for easy, elegant drinking.

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Sweaty Balls

Sweaty Balls

A silky gin sour with apricot brandy, fresh lemon juice, and a smooth egg white foam. The Sweaty Balls cocktail delivers bright citrus, soft stone fruit, and a clean, balanced finish with a playful edge.

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Singapore Sling

Singapore Sling

The Singapore Sling cocktail blends botanical gin, cherry brandy, pineapple, citrus, herbal liqueur, and bitters into a tall tropical classic with a silky foam.

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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.

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Scorpion

Scorpion

The Scorpion cocktail combines light rum, brandy, orange, lime, and almond orgeat in a bright tiki drink with balanced citrus and a rich tropical finish.