Spirits

Cognac

Grape brandy from the Cognac region of France, aged in oak. Any good brandy can stand in.

Typical strength: ≈ 40% ABV
Calories per ounce: ≈ 66
In the classics: 17 drinks
Shelf: Spirits

Cocktails with Cognac

Alexander1 : 1 : 1 · Brandy Between the Sheets1 : 1 : 1 : ¾ · Rum Brandy Crusta3½ : ½ : ¼ : 1 : ¼ · Brandy Brandy Old Fashioned1 : 1 · Brandy Champagne Cocktail1 : 1½ : 14 · Brandy Champs-Élysées3 : 1 : 1½ · Brandy Eggnog2 : 1 : 1 : 3 : 2 · Brandy Fog Cutter2 : 1 : ½ : 1 : 2 : ½ : ½ · Rum French Connection1 : 1 · Brandy Horse’s Neck1 : 3 · Brandy Japanese Cocktail4 : 1 · Brandy Porto Flip1 : 3 · Brandy Sazerac8 : 1 · Brandy Sidecar2½ : 1 : 1 · Brandy Stinger2½ : 1 · Brandy Suffering Bastard1 : 1 : ½ : 3 · Brandy Vieux Carré1 : 1 : 1 · Whiskey

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Swaps

Out of Cognac? In a pinch, use Calvados. The drink will taste different, but it will still work.

Cognac can stand in for Calvados.

The numbers

Estimated for the category

Strength

≈ 40%

Calories

≈ 66

Sugar

≈ 0 g

Per ounce. Brands vary: check the label for strength. How we estimate