When the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisp, it’s time to cozy up with some delicious fall cocktails. Brandy and Cognac, with their rich flavors, make perfect bases for inventive drinks that embrace the spirit of autumn. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or having a quiet evening at home, these cocktails are sure to impress.
Spiced Apple Brandy Fizz
Let’s start with a cocktail that captures the essence of fall. The Spiced Apple Brandy Fizz blends the sweetness of apple cider with the warmth of spiced brandy.
Ingredients:
2 oz apple cider
1.5 oz spiced brandy
0.5 oz lemon juice
Club soda
Apples slices and cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions:
In a shaker, mix the apple cider, spiced brandy, and lemon juice with ice.
Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
Top it off with club soda and give it a gentle stir.
Garnish with apple slices and a cinnamon stick.
Autumn Pear Cognac Mule
If you’re a fan of the classic Moscow Mule, give the Autumn Pear Cognac Mule a whirl. It adds a delightful twist with the sweetness of pear and the kick of ginger.
Ingredients:
2 oz Cognac
2 oz ginger beer
1 oz pear puree
Squeeze of lime
Pear slices for garnish
Instructions:
In a copper mug, combine Cognac, pear puree, and a squeeze of lime.
Fill the mug with ice and pour ginger beer over the top.
Stir gently and garnish with fresh pear slices.
Maple Cinnamon Brandy Sour
Imagine the comforting flavors of maple syrup and cinnamon swirling in a drink. The Maple Cinnamon Brandy Sour is just that, bringing sweetness and warmth to your palette.
Ingredients:
2 oz brandy
0.5 oz maple syrup
1 oz fresh lemon juice
Dash of cinnamon
Lemon wheel for garnish
Instructions:
In a shaker, add brandy, maple syrup, lemon juice, and a dash of cinnamon.
Fill with ice and shake until chilled.
Strain into a glass with ice and garnish with a lemon wheel.
Fig and Thyme Cognac Smash
When fall arrives, figs are in season, and they add a unique flavor to cocktails. The Fig and Thyme Cognac Smash combines earthy notes with a hint of sweetness from the fig.
Ingredients:
2 oz Cognac
1 oz fig syrup
0.5 oz lemon juice
Fresh thyme leaves
Fig slices for garnish
Instructions:
In a shaker, muddle fresh thyme leaves and fig syrup.
Add Cognac and lemon juice, then fill with ice.
Shake vigorously and strain into a glass over ice.
Garnish with fig slices and a sprig of thyme.
Why Brandy and Cognac Rock This Fall
Brandy and Cognac have a depth that can’t be matched when it comes to creating cocktails for cooler weather. Their warm, rich flavors pair beautifully with the spices and fruits of the season. Plus, the versatility of these spirits means there's no shortage of ideas for innovative drinks.
