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Cognac
Grape brandy from the Cognac region of France, double-distilled in copper pot stills and aged in French oak. VS and VSOP are the usual choices for mixing.
- Type
- Spirit
- Typical strength
- 40% ABV
- Calories per oz
- ≈ 66 kcal
- Used in
- 3 cocktails
How It Tastes
Dried apricot, raisin, vanilla, nuts and soft oak.
Bartender's Tip
A VSOP is the sweet spot for cocktails: richer than VS, not as precious as XO.
Substitutes
Bourbon. Expect the drink to change character, but the balance will hold.
Pairs Most Often With
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- Lemon Juicein 1 drink
- Crème de Cacaoin 1 drink
- Heavy Creamin 1 drink
- Rye Whiskeyin 1 drink
- Sweet Vermouthin 1 drink
- Bénédictinein 1 drink
- Angostura Bittersin 1 drink