The Story Behind The French Riviera
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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Le Toucan Recipe:
A playful spin on the Jungle Bird cocktail, this colorful drink replaces rum and Campari with Armagnac and Suze, an herbaceous French aperitif.
The Fast Car Recipe:
A riff on such classics as the Sidecar and Between the Sheets, this cocktail combines armagnac, rhum agricole, lemon, and citrus liqueur.
Pisco Sour:
Get our recipe for a great Pisco Sour. Learn everything you need to know to make a perfect Pisco Sour.
The Sweet New Year Recipe:
This very autumnal twist on a classic Old Fashioned features apple brandy and honey syrup. Learn how to make this cocktail with this easy recipe!
The Brandy Holiday Sour Recipe:
A fragrant and flavorful brandy cocktail, perfect for the holidays, or whenever you want to show off. Egg whites add body and a delicate foam.
The I Declare Recipe:
From Portland's Normandie bar and restaurant comes this cocktail with fall flavors like apple and cinnamon, plus a citrusy beer blast. Learn how to make it with this recipe.
