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Brandy cocktails
17 drinks that use brandy. Add your bottles in Shelf Shaker to see which ones you can make tonight.
Alexander
A velvety after-dinner sipper where cognac meets chocolate liqueur and cream.
Between the Sheets
A Sidecar that brings white rum along for the ride, giving a bright, citrusy and surprisingly potent drink.
Brandy Crusta
A 19th-century New Orleans original: cognac brightened with lemon and orange liqueur, served in a sugar-rimmed glass with a long peel.
Brandy Milk Punch
Brandy, milk, and vanilla shaken cold and dusted with nutmeg, a New Orleans brunch favorite.
Champagne Cocktail
A bitters-soaked sugar cube and a splash of cognac slowly sweeten a flute of bubbly as it fizzes.
Eggnog
Rich holiday nog of egg, cream, sugar, brandy, and rum, finished with grated nutmeg.
Fish House Punch
A Philadelphia punch from the 1700s of rum, cognac, lemon, tea, and peach.
French Connection
Cognac and amaretto over ice for a smooth, nutty after-dinner pour.
Horse's Neck
Brandy and ginger ale with a long spiral of lemon peel draped over the rim.
Mulled Wine
Red wine gently warmed with orange, honey, and whole spices, a cozy winter batch drink.
Porto Flip
Ruby port and a little brandy shaken with egg yolk into a rich, silky nightcap.
Sangria
Red wine, brandy, and orange liqueur steeped with sliced fruit, made ahead for a crowd.
Scorpion Bowl
A shareable tiki punch of rum, brandy, citrus, and orgeat, served in a big bowl with long straws.
Sidecar
Cognac, orange liqueur and lemon shaken into a polished, tart classic, often served with a sugared rim.
Stinger
Cognac cooled down with white crème de menthe.
Suffering Bastard
Cognac and gin with lime, bitters and ginger beer.
Vieux Carré
Rye and cognac share the stage with sweet vermouth, Bénédictine and two kinds of bitters.