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Brandy Alexander
The Brandy Alexander is liquid dessert — cognac, chocolate liqueur, and cream shaken into a velvety indulgence. Popular since the…
French 75 (Cognac)
The original French 75 — named after the powerful 75mm field gun of WWI — was made with cognac, not…
Stinger
An after-dinner classic from the early 1900s, the Stinger was a favorite of high society. Just two ingredients — cognac…
Cognac Old Fashioned
Before bourbon took over, the original Old Fashioned was often made with cognac. Using a VSOP cognac brings dried fruit,…
Brandy Alexander
The dessert cocktail par excellence. John Lennon reportedly went through a Brandy Alexander phase during his 'Lost Weekend.' Rich, creamy,…
Between the Sheets
A 1930s classic, the Between the Sheets is basically a Sidecar with rum added. The combination of cognac and rum…
Vieux Carré
Named after the French Quarter (Vieux Carré) of New Orleans, created at the Hotel Monteleone's Carousel Bar in 1938. An…
Sidecar
A 1920s Paris classic — possibly named after the motorcycle sidecar that a patron arrived in. The Sidecar is the…