Exceptionally high quality for its mid-range price, this number, as its name implies, boasts and attractive amber tone and subtle honeyed notes. Recommended by Jeff Bell of PDT in New York City, this blend of eaux de vie aged for an average of 10 years, can be swapped into any original brandy recipe, from sazeracs to sidecars.
In addition to the popular Ambre, Pierre Ferrand has also released their Original Formula with a focus for mixology. The brainchild of Cognac Ferrand president Alexandre Gabriel and cocktail historian David Wondrich, its a higher proof three-star bottling that was born from the extensive tasting and attempts to replicate a bottle of Pinet-Castillon Cognac from You'll want to start with Suntory's Whisky Toki.
At the vermouth-focused bar Amor y Amargo in New York City, cognac, apple brandy, and an apple-mint vermouth are combined for a decidedly autumnal cocktail. Becherovka, a spicy, bittersweet Czech liqueur, lends a complex herbal flavor; dashes of apple bitters amp up the fruit aromatics. Create a personalised ads profile.
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Continue to 9 of 14 below. Continue to 13 of 14 below. While some have been lost to time and the pages of dusty bartending guides, the best brandy drinks remain favorites among cocktail lovers today. These drink recipes are a nice introduction to mixing with brandy. The collection showcases the spirit's versatility, from brightly flavored sour drinks to cozy sips for winter.
With a few exceptions, they are also among the simplest cocktail recipes—accenting brandy with common bar ingredients —and anyone can mix them up in minutes. The brandy cocktail is a perfect way to dress up a good brandy, and it fits the definition of a cocktail perfectly.
It's subtle, elegant, and a delightful drink. The brandy daisy is very similar and one of the better "daisy" cocktails. This delicate cocktail has a well-balanced flavor and is ideal for your finer brandies and cognacs.
Just as gin has the martini and whiskey has the Manhattan , brandy has the metropolitan. This classic recipe mixes brandy with sweet vermouth and simple syrup for a modest, satisfying drink that is great before dinner. The heavenly drink is sure to show off the finest brandies in style. The complexity makes it a memorable cocktail.
The brandy Alexander is a creamy pleasure and possibly one of the oldest dessert cocktails. The sidecar has seen many makeovers over the years, and it is one that you can easily adapt to your personal taste. The recipe uses your brandy of choice often cognac or Armagnac , orange liqueur , and lemon juice. It's a fantastic brandy sour, particularly if you tweak the drink's balance for each brandy you pour.
Fans of the sidecar family of drinks will thoroughly enjoy this sour cocktail. Between the sheets is nearly identical, with its brandy, orange liqueur, and lemon juice mix, but it tosses in light rum for a fun twist. Possibly the best part is that the three liquors are poured equally, which makes it easy to remember the recipe.
Another interpretation of the sidecar, the Embassy cocktail also pairs brandy, rum, and orange liqueur. The twist in this recipe is the switch to lime juice and a dash of bitters. It's fun to mix up all of these drinks for a side-by-side tasting. When brandy and Champagne meet, the result is pure elegance. The Champagne cocktail is a timeless drink that is ideal for special occasions.
As a bonus, the fountain of bubbles from the sugar cube makes a stunning visual effect. When you want to celebrate something really special, the Champagne bowler is a fabulous choice. The recipe relies on fresh strawberries and a combination of cognac, still white wine, and sparkling wine. It's lovely in its purity and is a delight to drink. The classic cobbler cocktail is straightforward, requiring brandy or whiskey , simple syrup, and club soda.
Just like any dessert cobbler , the fruit makes this drink stand out. You can go with the standard lemons and oranges if you like, but this one really deserves whatever seasonal fruit you can find, so the possibilities are endless. Stemming from the early s, the brandy smash has been satisfying drinkers for nearly years, so you know it's good. This recipe is a bit like a mint julep , though it takes a slightly different approach in the muddle, and, of course, it prefers brandy over bourbon.
The Saratoga cocktail is where the metropolitan and Manhattan meet. The recipe pairs sweet vermouth and bitters with both brandy and whiskey rye is recommended. The combination is both invigorating and soothing and could quickly become anyone's new favorite. Some variations on the metropolitan opt for dry vermouth rather than sweet, and that's what you'll find in the chrysanthemum. However, this recipe gets a little more interesting because absinthe plays a crucial role in defining the final flavor.
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