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When I use Cognac in cocktails, I almost always use VS. It offers all the wonderful flavors you expect from a Cognac and retains the bright, almost “raw” notes needed to stand up to your other cocktail ingredients. I also tend to use yellow Chartreuse more in cocktails because it's sweet, delicious, and more approachable to general consumers.
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The Brandy Alexander Recipe:
The Brandy Alexander, also known as Alexander #2, is an evolution of the original Alexander, which called for a mix of gin, crème de cacao, and cream.
Sazerac:
Get our recipe for a great Sazerac. Learn everything you need to know to make a perfect Sazerac.
Hennessy Hot Toddy Recipe:
The Hennessy Hot Toddy, with its hints of lemon, cinnamon, and maple syrup, is the perfect winter drink to get you through the second half of January.
The Fast Car Recipe:
A riff on such classics as the Sidecar and Between the Sheets, this cocktail combines armagnac, rhum agricole, lemon, and citrus liqueur.
The Calvados Old Fashioned Recipe:
Calvados, a French brandy that can be made with apples or pears, stars in this twist on an Old Fashioned cocktail. Get the recipe here.
The Calvados Negroni Recipe:
This festive, fall-friendly version of a classic Negroni swaps out gin for Calvados, an apple and pear brandy from Normandy, France. Serve it up!
