Invented at the New Orleans Hotel Monteleone’s iconic Carousel Bar in 1938, the Vieux-Carre is named after the city’s French Quarter. This potent drink includes Rye, Cognac, Sweet Vermouth and a bar spoon each of Angostura and Peychaud’s bitters. Stir over ice, strain, and don’t forget the lemon twist for garnish.
French Zabaglione Recipe:
A modern classic, the Zabaglione is a cocktail with such great flavor and balance and was inspired from a traditional Italian dessert of the same name.
The Peachy Summer Sour Recipe:
This easy Cognac cocktail comes together quickly and can be made with a variety of ingredients. Learn how to make it with this recipe!
The Cognac Cherry Cordial Recipe:
Mellow notes of vanilla and candied fruits in Cognac marry with chocolate bitters, sweet vermouth, and cherry syrup to mimic the flavors of cherry cordial candies. Learn how to make this cocktail with VinePair's recipe.
The Lavender Sidecar Recipe:
Cognac often gets grouped in with sipping spirits, but it’s a versatile cocktail ingredient. Lavender brings out its floral notes in this easy, elegant cocktail.
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.
The Rough Waters Recipe:
VinePair adapted a cocktail from the Mandarin Oriental Singapore's MO BAR. This recipe features Cognac, sweet vermouth, and bitters. Learn how to make it here.