The Story Behind The French Riviera
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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Sparkling Pisco Cobbler Recipe:
This delicious libation for the New Year is a variation on the Sherry Cobbler. Check out our New Year's Eve Sparkling Pisco Cobbler
The Autumnal Daiquiri Recipe:
Calvados, a French brandy made from apples and pears, brings fall flavors to this seasonal riff on a classic Daiquiri. Get the recipe here!
The I Declare Recipe:
From Portland's Normandie bar and restaurant comes this cocktail with fall flavors like apple and cinnamon, plus a citrusy beer blast. Learn how to make it with this recipe.
The Saon 75 Recipe:
The French 75 is one of the most revered classic cocktails. Switch it up by substituting a complex Calvados in place of the traditional gin.
The Fiery Caramel Apple Hot Toddy Recipe:
Made with apple brandy and Fireball Cinammon Whisky (no seriously), this hot toddy tastes like spiced cider. Trying to cure a cold? Learn how to make this easy recipe and you'll feel better fast.
The Brandy Holiday Sour Recipe:
A fragrant and flavorful brandy cocktail, perfect for the holidays, or whenever you want to show off. Egg whites add body and a delicate foam.
