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When I use Cognac in cocktails, I almost always use VS. It offers all the wonderful flavors you expect from a Cognac and retains the bright, almost “raw” notes needed to stand up to your other cocktail ingredients. I also tend to use yellow Chartreuse more in cocktails because it's sweet, delicious, and more approachable to general consumers.
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The Jack Rose Royale Recipe:
Laird's, a historic American apple brandy, headlines this riff on the classic Jack Rose cocktail by Pegu Club bartender Kenta Goto.
The Autumnal Daiquiri Recipe:
Calvados, a French brandy made from apples and pears, brings fall flavors to this seasonal riff on a classic Daiquiri. Get the recipe here!
The Hot Spiced Cider:
This tasty cocktail is a simple combination of cinnamon-infused brandy and the requisite apple cider. Get the recipe here!
The Tom and Jerry:
Tired of sipping eggnog at holiday parties? The Tom and Jerry cocktail might be the festive tipple you're craving. See the recipe here!
Hennessy Hot Toddy Recipe:
The Hennessy Hot Toddy, with its hints of lemon, cinnamon, and maple syrup, is the perfect winter drink to get you through the second half of January.
St-Rémy Appleseed:
Ryan Smith's St-Rémy Appleseed combines a sweet and spicy flavor with brandy, rum, French orange bitters/liqueur, and apple caramel syrup.
