Category: Cognac / Brandy

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Absinthe/Anise/Anisette / Bitters / Bourbon / Cognac / Brandy / Daily Mix / Maraschino / Throwback Thursday

Morning Glory

The MORNING GLORY is a delicious 1906 bourbon/brandy cocktail from Louis’ Mixed Drinks. The dominant flavors come from bourbon and brandy (or cognac), complemented by maraschino liqueur and bitters. Absinthe adds a final touch, providing a prominent aroma as the...

Cognac / Brandy / Daily Mix / Lillet / Rum

Culross Cocktail

The CULROSS (“cool-ROSS”) is a medium-sweet rum-based cocktail that suits any season. This blend of white rum, Lillet Blanc, apricot brandy and lemon juice dates back to the 1930s Savoy Cocktail Book by Harry Craddock. It’s well balanced and easily...

Cognac / Brandy / Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Gin

Loud Speaker

The LOUD SPEAKER is another cocktail from Harry Craddock’s 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book. The original version offers an easier serve for bartenders, featuring equal parts gin and brandy, along with equal but lesser amounts of Cointreau and lemon juice....

Cognac / Brandy / Daily Mix / Gin / Throwback Thursday / Vermouth (sweet & dry)

Webster

From Harry Craddock and the Savoy Cocktail Book of 1930 comes the gin-based WEBSTER. This cocktail is balanced, dry, slightly tart from the lime juice and has apricot notes from the apricot brandy. Depending on personal preference and the brand...

Bitters / Cognac / Brandy / Daily Mix / Orange Juice

Applejack Sour

For fans of the Sour, an APPLEJACK SOUR is perfect for fall or winter. Apple brandy (Laird’s Applejack) provides the distilled apple flavor, lemon adds the sour, and orange juice and maple syrup contribute the sweetness. The resulting sweet-and-sour balance...

Cognac / Brandy / Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Daily Mix / Videos Demos

Sidecar

The SIDECAR is a sidekick to an old New Orleans drink dating back to the 1850s, the Brandy Crusta. The Sidecar has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years, using a similar base formula of ingredients as the Brandy Crusta but...

Bitters / Bourbon / Brennivin / Cognac / Brandy / Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Cranberry Juice / Daily Mix / Falernum / Gin / Ginger Beer / Rum / Schnapps / Seasonal Sunday / Tequila / Mezcal / Vermouth (sweet & dry) / Whiskey (blended)

Thanksgiving Cocktails

Ten cocktails are recommended as excellent choices during Thanksgiving. The most common themes include flavors of maple, apple, or cranberry. Unlike many other cocktail sites, none of the cocktails listed below are overly infused with fruit purees, berries, or excessive...