Brandy & Cognac Recipes

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

Recipes

Punch & Party DrinkEasy
Loving Cup

Loving Cup

The Loving Cup is a sangria-style party punch with claret, brandy, orange liqueur, and a lively sparkling finish. Built by the pitcher, it is an easy red wine punch for parties, holidays, and shared celebrations.

Punch & Party DrinkEasy
Champagne Punch

Champagne Punch

A sparkling Champagne Punch with light rum, brandy, and club soda, built for effortless party serving. Crisp bubbles and warming spirits make it a festive batch drink for holidays, weddings, and celebrations.

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.

CocktailEasy
Green Stinger

Green Stinger

A crisp, spirit-forward classic, the Green Stinger pairs smooth brandy with cool green crème de menthe for a refreshing, mint-kissed cocktail with a clean, balanced finish.

Blended & Frozen DrinkAdvanced
Missionary's Downfall

Missionary's Downfall

The Missionary’s Downfall is an IBA frozen rum cocktail blending light rum, peach brandy, pineapple, lime, honey syrup, and fresh mint. Bright fruit, cooling herbs, and crushed ice make this Donn Beach classic one of the lighter and more refreshing drinks in the tropical cocktail canon.

Shots & ShootersEasy
Panty Quiver

Panty Quiver

The Panty Quiver shot combines Jägermeister® and blackberry brandy for a sweet, herbal shooter with dark berry flavor and warming spice. Chilled and served straight up, it is a simple two-ingredient shot built for party rounds.

CocktailEasy
Pumpa Gubben

Pumpa Gubben

The Pumpa Gubben cocktail combines equal parts cognac, Kahlúa, and cream in a rich, coffee-forward dessert drink. Shaken cold and served over fresh ice, it is simple, smooth, and well suited to after-dinner sipping.

CocktailIntermediate
Brandy Crusta

Brandy Crusta

The Brandy Crusta combines brandy, maraschino liqueur, orange curaçao, lemon, and aromatic bitters in one of New Orleans' foundational cocktails. Its signature sugar crust and oversized lemon peel make the presentation as distinctive as the sweet-tart, spirit-forward drink inside.

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.

CocktailAdvanced
Pablo's Shot

Pablo's Shot

Pablo's Shot is a layered Scotch cocktail featuring Kirschwasser, Dubonnet Rouge, and Amaretto for a bold combination of smoky whisky, dry cherry notes, herbal complexity, and subtle almond sweetness. Designed as a slow sipper, it's an eye-catching drink that rewards careful pouring.

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.