Brandy and Cognac in different roles
Cognac is a type of brandy, but these recipes specify their bases individually. Sidecar combines Cognac, triple sec, and lemon. Sazerac in this collection uses Cognac, absinthe, sugar, and Peychaud's bitters. Vieux Carré combines Cognac with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and bitters. Check the recipe before substituting one bottle for another.
From a citrus sour to a dessert drink
Brandy Alexander adds crème de cacao and cream; French Connection pairs Cognac with amaretto; Dirty Mother combines brandy with Kahlúa. Black Feather uses dry vermouth and orange liqueur, while Champs-Élysées brings green Chartreuse and lemon. Sangria uses brandy as part of a wine-and-fruit mixture, rather than as the sole base. Choose the style you want, then follow the recipe's shaking, stirring, or building method and its serving proportions.
