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 Harvard:
The Harvard, a lesser-known, delightfully unique riff on the classic Manhattan, is beloved among brandy drinkers. Check out the recipe here!
The Brandy Alexander Recipe:
The Brandy Alexander, also known as Alexander #2, is an evolution of the original Alexander, which called for a mix of gin, crème de cacao, and cream.
The Spiked Eggnog:
Both Cognac and spiced rum are added to homemade eggnog in this luscious and tasty holiday treat. See the recipe here!
Pineapple Jungle Bird Recipe:
I only recently started experimenting with the Jungle Bird cocktail and it is so delicious and there are so many possibilities.
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.
The Stinger:
Learn how to master the Stinger, a pre-Prohibition digestif with ties to pocket watch wielders, marble-floored mansions, and baller banquets.