Brandy & Cognac Recipes

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

Recipes

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Spiked Cider Sangria

Spiked Cider Sangria

Spiked Apple Cider Sangria is a fall-ready pitcher cocktail made with white wine, apple cider, brandy, and fresh fruit. Lightly spiced and finished with a splash of soda, it’s a refreshing yet cozy drink perfect for gatherings.

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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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Goombay Smash

Goombay Smash

A sun-soaked classic straight from the Bahamas. The Goombay Smash blends coconut rum, dark rum, apricot brandy, pineapple, and orange juice into a smooth, tropical escape that captures the heart of island life in every sip.

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Sazerac

Sazerac

The Sazerac is a spirit-forward New Orleans cocktail made with Cognac, Peychaud’s bitters, sugar, and an aromatic absinthe rinse. This historic specification delivers rich fruit, warm spice, anise, and bright lemon oil in every measured sip.

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Porto Flip

Porto Flip

The Porto Flip is a rich IBA classic combining tawny port, brandy, and egg yolk for a silky, full-bodied after-dinner cocktail. Freshly grated nutmeg adds the aromatic finish that ties the drink together.

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Remember the Maine

Remember the Maine

Remember the Maine is a bold rye whiskey cocktail combining sweet vermouth, Luxardo Cherry Brandy, and an absinthe-rinsed glass. Rich, herbal, and spirit-forward, this IBA classic sits somewhere between a Manhattan and a Sazerac.

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Vieux Carré

Vieux Carré

The Vieux Carré is a New Orleans classic built from rye whiskey, Cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and Peychaud's Bitters. Rich, herbal, and spirit-forward, this IBA cocktail layers two base spirits into one slow-sipping drink.