Drinks & Cocktails with Cognac
A brandy coming from the area around Cognac in western France. There are several sub-regions, and three “age labels”: XO (extra old, stored at least seven years in cask), Napoleon (with a minimum of six years in cask), and VS (very special, at least three years in cask). Cognac is very nice straight, consumed from a brandy sniffer, but also a great mixer.
Champagne Pick Me Up
Cognac, Dry Vermouth, Simple Syrup, Champagne
Butterfly Flip
Cognac, Dark Cacao Liqueur, Cream, Simple Syrup, Egg Yolk
Japanese
Cognac, Orgeat Almond Syrup, Lime Juice, Bitters, Lime
Vanderbilt
Cognac, Cherry Brandy, Pimms Cup No 1, Simple Syrup, Lemon Zest, Maraschino
Flying Fortress
Cognac, Absolut Vodka, Triple Sec, Anisette
Brandy Fino
Cognac, Whisky/Honey Liqueur, Sherry, Maraschino, Orange
Big Appleberry
Cognac, Apple Juice, Simple Syrup, Blackberry, Grape, Red Currant
Lazarus
Absolut Vodka, Cognac, Kahlúa, Espresso Coffee (cold)
Cocteau Cocktail
Cognac, Cherry Brandy, Orange Juice
Brandy Cooler
Cognac, Soda Water, Orange
Corpse Reviver
Cognac, Calvados, Sweet Vermouth, Orange