16 Brandy/Cognac Cocktail Recipes
Step into the elegant realm of brandy and cognac cocktails, where history and luxury intertwine. Our carefully curated recipes bring out the best in these noble spirits, offering you a journey through taste and time.
B&B
A simple yet sophisticated drink, combining the warmth of brandy with the herbal notes of Benedictine.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Brandy
- 1 oz Benedictine
Drinkware: Snifter
Preparation:
- Pour brandy and Benedictine directly into the snifter.
- Stir gently to mix.
Served: Neat
Garnish: None
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Between the Sheets
A classic cocktail that’s a variation of the Sidecar, made with cognac, rum, triple sec, and lemon juice.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Cognac
- 1 oz Light rum
- 1 oz Triple sec
- 1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Cocktail glass
Preparation:
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add cognac, rum, triple sec, and lemon juice.
- Shake well.
- Strain into the cocktail glass.
Served: Straight up
Garnish: Lemon twist
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Brandy Alexander
A creamy and indulgent cocktail, combining brandy with dark crème de cacao and cream.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz Brandy
- 1 oz Dark crème de cacao
- 1 oz Heavy cream
- Grated nutmeg
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Cocktail glass
Preparation:
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add brandy, dark crème de cacao, and heavy cream.
- Shake well.
- Strain into the cocktail glass.
- Sprinkle grated nutmeg on top.
Served: Straight up
Garnish: Grated nutmeg
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Brandy Crusta
A classic cocktail known for its unique presentation and combination of brandy with citrus and bitters.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Brandy
- 1/2 oz Maraschino liqueur
- 1/4 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 tsp Simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- Lemon peel and sugar for rim
Drinkware: Wine glass
Preparation:
- Rim the glass with lemon peel and sugar.
- Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Add brandy, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, bitters, and simple syrup.
- Stir well.
- Strain into the rimmed glass.
Served: Neat
Garnish: Lemon peel
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Brandy Daisy
A refreshing and slightly sweet cocktail, featuring brandy with citrus and grenadine.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Brandy
- 1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 oz Grenadine
- 1/4 oz Simple syrup
- Club soda
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Highball glass
Preparation:
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add brandy, lemon juice, grenadine, and simple syrup.
- Shake well.
- Strain into the glass filled with ice.
- Top with club soda.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Lemon slice and cherry
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Brandy Highball
A simple yet elegant drink, combining the warmth of brandy with the fizz of carbonated water.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Brandy
- Carbonated water
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Highball glass
Preparation:
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Add brandy.
- Top with carbonated water.
- Stir gently.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Lemon twist
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Brandy Flip
A creamy and rich cocktail, featuring brandy with egg and a touch of sweetness from sugar.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Brandy
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Sugar
- Grated nutmeg
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Cocktail glass
Preparation:
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add brandy, egg, and sugar.
- Shake well until frothy.
- Strain into the cocktail glass.
- Sprinkle grated nutmeg on top.
Served: Straight up
Garnish: Grated nutmeg
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Champs-Élysées
A sophisticated cocktail that combines the richness of brandy with the herbal notes of Chartreuse and lemon.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz Brandy
- 1/2 oz Yellow Chartreuse
- 1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 oz Simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Cocktail glass
Preparation:
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add brandy, Yellow Chartreuse, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters.
- Shake well.
- Strain into the cocktail glass.
Served: Straight up
Garnish: Lemon twist
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Corpse Reviver #1
A classic cocktail with a potent mix of brandy, Calvados, and sweet vermouth.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Brandy
- 1 oz Calvados or apple brandy
- 1 oz Sweet vermouth
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Cocktail glass
Preparation:
- Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Add brandy, Calvados, and sweet vermouth.
- Stir well.
- Strain into the cocktail glass.
Served: Straight up
Garnish: None
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Harvard Cocktail
A classic cocktail that combines the rich flavors of cognac with the sweetness of vermouth, enhanced by a dash of bitters.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz Cognac
- 3/4 oz Sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Club soda
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Old Fashioned glass
Preparation:
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Add cognac, sweet vermouth, and bitters.
- Top with a splash of club soda.
- Stir gently.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Lemon twist
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Horse’s Neck
A refreshing highball drink, traditionally made with brandy and ginger ale, garnished with a long lemon peel.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz Brandy
- Ginger ale
- Long lemon peel
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Highball glass
Preparation:
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Add brandy.
- Top with ginger ale.
- Stir gently.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Long lemon peel
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Metropolitan
A classic cocktail similar to a Manhattan but made with brandy, offering a rich and warm flavor profile.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Brandy
- 1 oz Sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 tsp Simple syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes
Drinkware: Cocktail glass
Preparation:
- Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Add brandy, sweet vermouth, bitters, and simple syrup if desired.
- Stir well.
- Strain into the cocktail glass.
Served: Straight up
Garnish: Cherry
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Sazerac
A New Orleans classic, this cocktail combines rye whiskey with Peychaud’s bitters and a hint of absinthe.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Rye whiskey
- 1 Sugar cube
- 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
- Absinthe
- Lemon peel
Drinkware: Old Fashioned glass
Preparation:
- Rinse the glass with absinthe and discard the excess.
- Muddle the sugar cube and bitters in a mixing glass.
- Add rye whiskey and ice, stir well.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
Served: Neat
Garnish: Lemon peel
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Sidecar
A classic cocktail with a perfect balance of brandy, orange liqueur, and lemon juice.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Cognac or brandy
- 3/4 oz Orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
- 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice
Drinkware: Cocktail glass
Preparation:
- Rim the glass with sugar (optional).
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice.
- Shake well.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
Served: Straight up
Garnish: Lemon twist
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Stinger
A sophisticated cocktail, combining the warmth of cognac with the coolness of crème de menthe.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Cognac
- 1/2 oz White crème de menthe
Drinkware: Cocktail glass
Preparation:
- Fill a mixing glass with ice.
- Add cognac and crème de menthe.
- Stir well.
- Strain into the cocktail glass.
Served: Straight up
Garnish: None
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Vieux Carré
A potent and complex cocktail from New Orleans, featuring a blend of rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, and herbal liqueurs.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 oz Rye whiskey
- 3/4 oz Cognac
- 3/4 oz Sweet vermouth
- 1 tsp Bénédictine
- 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Drinkware: Old Fashioned glass
Preparation:
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Add all ingredients.
- Stir well to combine and chill.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Lemon peel
