Cognac or brandy cocktails
Cognac or brandy cocktails

Cognac or brandy cocktails

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Cognac Julep

A truly deliciously refreshing cocktail. Woody rancio notes in the cognac are freshened by the mint. Those with a dry palate may want to reduce the sugar
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MGM Grand

Nail the perfect balance and this cognac based cocktail sings on the palate with cognac, richly subtle cherry, zesty lemon acidity.
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Bombay No. 2

A smooth, complex, Sazerac-style Martini. I revisited my rendition of this cocktail in July 2021 to bring it a little nearer to that in The Savoy Cocktail
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Brandy Crusta

This old classic zings with fresh lemon and is beautifully balanced by the cognac base.
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Brandy Flip

A serious alternative to advocaat for those without raw egg inhibitions.
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Brandy Manhattan

Cognac is sweeter than the rye whiskey (or even bourbon) on which the Manhattan is classically based. Cognac is also usually slightly lower in alcohol,
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Brandy Sour

After the Whisky Sour, this is the most requested sour. Try it and you'll see why - but don't omit the egg white.
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Call Me Old-Fashioned

An Old-Fashioned made with cognac instead of whiskey. Works well.
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Combustible Edison

The variation, the non-combusted merely Edison or The Edisonian, which calls for all the ingredients (inc. brandy) to be stirred together with ice, is
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Lady's Sidecar

The addition of orange juice and an orange zest twist supposedly gives this otherwise classic Sidecar a feminine twist. Classically, this cocktail does
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Manhattan Island

A twist on the classic Harvard, or brandy-based Sweet Manhattan.
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Sidecar

Spirituous and just on the sour side, the sugar rim is considered by some to be integral to this classic cocktail. Dilution is key to perfecting a Sidecar
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Zoom

Cognac is smoothed with honey and softened with milk and cream in this classic cocktail.
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Black Feather

Spirit-forward but with rounded cognac and a hint of orange. For dry palates only. Some may prefer orange curaçao in place of triple sec.
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Brandy Smash

Sweetened cognac flavoured with mint. Simple but beautiful.
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Delmonico

A Sweet Manhattan with cognac substituted for the whiskey.
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Eggnog (hot)

A warming, spicy and filling meal in a glass.
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Harvard

Old-school, but approachably so. Dry and herbal. A great aperitif.
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Hoopla

Not far removed from a Sidecar.
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Pierre Collins

A Tom Collins made with cognac. The cognac's character shines through.
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Sidekick

Rich pear and orange with a stabilising hint of sour lime.
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Unicar

A mismade but fabulously balanced Sidecar inspired this drink.
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Brandy Blazer

One way to warm your winter nights.
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Carrol Cocktail

Aromatic wine and cognac - dry yet easy.
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Dreamsicle

Sweet coffee and orange smoothed by a creamy top. A veritable dessert in a glass. (Better when made with a dry coffee liqueur.)
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Fancy Brandy

The appropriately named brandy based drink benefits from dilution, hence my addition of a splash of water.
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Hot Toddy (Hot Cognac & Lemon)

Warms the cockles with cognac and a good dose of citrus.
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Eggnog (cold)

Lightly flavoured alcoholic egg custard. Also try swapping dark rum for the cognac.
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Frank Sullivan Cocktail

A Sidecar made dry with the vermouth. It needs the sweet rim.
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The C&C

The initial heat of brandy is chased and extinguished by sweet orange liqueur.