# Brandy & cognac cocktails

> Cognac, brandy, pisco, calvados and grappa: the Sidecar, the Sazerac, the Pisco Sour and friends.

11 cocktails, most popular first (by page views of each recipe on the IBA site). Each links to its full recipe with measures, method and garnish.

## Cocktails

1. [Alexander](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/alexander/index.md): The Unforgettables. Cognac, crème de cacao and cream. Shaken, about 14.2% ABV.
2. [Brandy Crusta](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/brandy-crusta/index.md): The Unforgettables. Brandy, maraschino liqueur, orange curaçao, lemon juice, simple syrup and Angostura bitters. Stirred, about 21% ABV.
3. [Sidecar](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/sidecar/index.md): The Unforgettables. Cognac, triple sec and lemon juice. Shaken, about 19.3% ABV.
4. [French Connection](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/french-connection/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Cognac and amaretto. Built, about 26.4% ABV.
5. [Sazerac](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/sazerac/index.md): The Unforgettables. Cognac, absinthe, simple syrup and Peychaud’s bitters. Stirred, about 28.3% ABV.
6. [Suffering Bastard](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/suffering-bastard/index.md): New Era Drinks. Cognac, gin, lime juice, Angostura bitters and ginger beer. Shaken, about 10.5% ABV.
7. [Pisco Punch](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/pisco-punch/index.md): New Era Drinks. Pisco, pineapple juice, simple syrup, lemon juice, dry white wine and cloves. Shaken, about 13.6% ABV.
8. [Pisco Sour](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/pisco-sour/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Pisco, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg. Shaken, about 12.3% ABV.
9. [Horse’s Neck](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/horses-neck/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Cognac and ginger ale. Built, about 9% ABV.
10. [Stinger](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/stinger/index.md): The Unforgettables. Cognac and crème de menthe. Stirred, about 24.7% ABV.
11. [Ve.N.To](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/ve-n-to/index.md): New Era Drinks. Grappa, lemon juice, honey and chamomile cordial. Shaken, about 12% ABV.

## By main spirit

- [Gin](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/gin-cocktails/index.md): 25 cocktails
- [Vodka](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/vodka-cocktails/index.md): 13 cocktails
- [Rum](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/rum-cocktails/index.md): 18 cocktails
- [Whiskey](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/whiskey-cocktails/index.md): 13 cocktails
- Brandy (this page): 11 cocktails
- [Tequila & mezcal](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/tequila-mezcal-cocktails/index.md): 7 cocktails
- [Cachaça](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cachaca-cocktails/index.md): 2 cocktails
- [Wine & bubbles](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/wine-cocktails/index.md): 7 cocktails
- [Liqueur & amaro](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/liqueur-cocktails/index.md): 6 cocktails

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