Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cognac is a delicious French spirit, a type of brandy that is made from selected grapes and has a fine, nuanced flavor. As a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If someone were to create a “Guest at a Cocktail Bar” action figure and you pulled the string on the back, the first thing it ...

When making cocktails at home, it’s easy to fall into familiar patterns — like reaching for the bourbon when you’re stirring a Manhattan or grabbing gin before shaking a round of French 75s. But there ...

The cognac cocktail is not a new concept. Bartenders have been mixing cognac into drinks for almost two centuries. But a new twist on an old idea can liven things up. In this case, the Brandy ...

It’s the dawn of a new summer — a new summer that we hope brings more joy than the previous one. And whether you’re mentally preparing for a small (responsible) outdoor gathering or simply looking for ...

With cooler weather on its way, it’s time to switch up more than just our wardrobe it’s also time to switch up our cocktails to match the season. Owner and bar manager of The Duck Inn Brandon Phillips ...

The Brandy Alexander is the perfect creamy dessert cocktail. And let’s face it, with Halloween leading into the holidays, we’re all going to be hitting the desserts a little harder than usual. As fall ...

There’s an issue with the Stinger, a disconnect between what it is and what people think it is, and it needs to be resolved before we can really talk about it. It helps to disambiguate: What is a ...

I love most Old Fashioned-based cocktails. My only rules are no carbonated water and no maraschino cherries. Other than that, I embrace all variations of the Old Fashioned. Recently I was introduced ...

Don’t get me wrong, the Japanese are great, but these days we don’t tend to throw a parade if a few dozen of them come to New York. But apparently, they felt differently in the mid-19th century, ...

The barrel-aged, amber-colored brandy from France makes for fine sipping. Plus: a Sidecar recipe that you’ll want to share with friends. Located about 250 miles southwest of Paris, the small commune ...