Brandy & Cognac Recipes

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

Recipes

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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.

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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.

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Cruise Control

Cruise Control

A bright apricot and citrus Collins, this rum-based cocktail blends Cointreau and lemon with a refreshing soda finish.

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Lallah Rookh

Lallah Rookh

A vintage Cognac and rum cocktail with vanilla schnapps and cream, the Lallah Rookh is smooth, rich, and distinctly old-school. Shake it cold for an unusual 19th-century-style cream cocktail built for slow after-dinner sipping.

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Port Sangaree

Port Sangaree

A classic Port Sangaree blends rich port wine, smooth brandy, and a splash of soda for a light, refreshing highball with deep Old-World character.

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Thanksgiving Cocktail

Thanksgiving Cocktail

Thanksgiving Cocktail combines gin, apricot brandy, dry vermouth, and a small measure of fresh lemon in a fruit-forward holiday cocktail. Apricot sweetness meets botanical gin and herbal vermouth for a strong, polished drink with just enough citrus to keep the finish balanced.

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Which Way

Which Way

Aromatic and spirit-forward, the Which Way cocktail blends brandy with the bold anise flavors of Sambuca and Pernod. Stirred and sophisticated, it's built for fans of herbal classics.

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Brandy Slush

Brandy Slush

Cool, citrusy, and spiked with smooth brandy — this frozen Brandy Slush Party Punch is the crowd-pleasing freezer drink every summer get-together deserves. Make it ahead, scoop, and top with soda for instant celebration.

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Classic Mulled Wine

Classic Mulled Wine

Rich red wine simmered with citrus, cinnamon, and clove—this Classic Mulled Wine is the cold-weather crowd-pleaser. Cozy, fragrant, and perfect for winter gatherings or solo sipping.

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Winter Sangria

Winter Sangria

Winter Sangria with Spiced Brandy and Citrus blends red wine, brandy, and orange liqueur with seasonal fruit and warm spices. A cozy, shareable cocktail perfect for winter gatherings and holiday cheer.

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Traditional Wassail

Traditional Wassail

When the chill sets in, nothing says holiday comfort like a mug of Traditional Wassail. This classic hot punch blends apple cider, brandy, and warming spices for a fragrant sip that brings instant cheer to winter gatherings.

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Autumn Negroni

Autumn Negroni

The Autumn Negroni splits sweet vermouth with apple brandy for a seasonal take on the classic gin and Campari cocktail. Bitter, herbal, and gently fruit-forward, it keeps the familiar Negroni structure while adding autumn depth.