Cognac is a delicious French spirit, a type of brandy that is made from selected grapes and has a fine, nuanced flavor. As a luxury spirit, though, it can be a little intimidating to work with — ...
Cognac may seem like a new-fashioned way to mix up an Old Fashioned, but in fact it’s been the foundation of countless cocktails—most famously the Sidecar—since the 19th century. But along the way, ...
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The cognac cocktail is not a new concept. Bartenders have been mixing cognac into drinks for almost two centuries. But a new ...
The sidecar is a cognac cocktail that has stood the test of time. The drink is part of the sour family, in that it has a boozy base with citrus juice and a sweetener. In this case, that’s cognac (or ...
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If someone were to create a “Guest at a Cocktail Bar” action figure and you pulled the string on the back, the first thing it would say is “not too sweet.” In the quest to make sure our cocktails aren ...
The Japanese Cocktail is not Japanese. It’s best to clear that up right away. It’s not even a little Japanese. It was invented by an American bartender, made with largely French ingredients and served ...
It’s the dawn of a new summer — a new summer that we hope brings more joy than the previous one. And whether you’re mentally preparing for a small (responsible) outdoor gathering or simply looking for ...
Jonatan Ruiz, beverage manager for The Third Door and creator of the recipe, was happy to share. “A chai cocktail has always been in my mind since the rest of the staff was always drinking chai at ...
Celebrity Janelle Monáe and Martell Cognac have teamed up together to unveil the “Cocktail of the Future” kit, created with cognac educator Ms. Franky Marshall, which pays homage to the Black ...