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

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Café Brulot

Café Brulot

A fiery New Orleans classic that blends bold coffee, rich cognac, and citrusy spice in a dramatic flambé. Perfect for cozy nights or festive tables, the Café Brulot warms both hands and spirit.

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Champs-Élysées Cocktail

Champs-Élysées Cocktail

The Champs-Élysées Cocktail captures the elegance of Paris with a refined balance of Cognac, Chartreuse, and citrus. It’s sophisticated yet approachable—perfect for anyone looking to sip a little French glamour.

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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

A smooth, spirit-forward classic, the Stinger blends Cognac and crème de menthe into a cool, mint-kissed nightcap with timeless appeal.

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Café Amaretto

Café Amaretto

A cozy blend of coffee, amaretto, and cognac, the Café Amaretto Hot Coffee Cocktail is your go-to for fireside nights. Topped with whipped cream, it’s smooth, aromatic, and irresistibly comforting.

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Anatole Coffee

Anatole Coffee

A chilled coffee cocktail blending cognac, coffee liqueur, and hazelnut liqueur with cold brew and cream. The Anatole Coffee delivers smooth, nutty sweetness in a relaxed, dessert-style iced drink.

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Apple Brandy Cooler

Apple Brandy Cooler

A crisp, easy-drinking highball, the Apple Brandy Cooler blends rich apple brandy with fizzy lemon-lime soda for a bright and refreshing cocktail. Simple to mix and perfect for warm-weather sipping.

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Fat Friar

Fat Friar

The Fat Friar blends apple brandy, Bénédictine, Triple Sec, and lemon juice for a sweet-herbal sour with French flair. This simple shaken cocktail balances fruit, citrus, and spice in a crisp, elegant glass.

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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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Apple Blow Fizz

Apple Blow Fizz

A classic-style fizz made with apple brandy, fresh lemon juice, and a silky egg white foam, the Apple Blow Fizz delivers bright citrus, smooth texture, and a refreshing sparkling finish.

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Apple Brandy Cocktail

Apple Brandy Cocktail

A bright and balanced apple brandy sour with fresh lemon and a touch of grenadine, this cocktail delivers crisp fruit, citrus lift, and a clean, refreshing finish.

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Apple Brandy Highball

Apple Brandy Highball

Crisp apple brandy meets sparkling water in this revived colonial classic. The Apple Brandy Highball is refreshing, simple, and elegant—perfect for any occasion.