Invented at the New Orleans Hotel Monteleone’s iconic Carousel Bar in 1938, the Vieux-Carré 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.
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 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.
Rémy Martin 1738 Banana Sidecar:
A classic Sidecar is a refreshingly simple cocktail, typically made with cognac. However, this particular recipe changes things up a bit.
Between the Sheets:
The Between the Sheets cocktail is a polyamorous marriage of Cognac, white rum, triple sec, and citrus. Check out the recipe here!
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 Spiked Eggnog:
Both Cognac and spiced rum are added to homemade eggnog in this luscious and tasty holiday treat. See the recipe here!