Cognac
French brandy from the Cognac region, double-distilled and aged in oak. It’s used in 20 cocktails on Garnish.
Cocktails
Bourbon Vieux Carré
A timeless New Orleans classic that beautifully encapsulates the city's multicultural heritage. This sophisticated cocktail masterfully blends American rye whiskey, French cognac and Bénédictine, Italian sweet vermouth, and Creole bitters for a harmonious and richly layered experience.
Sidecar
Cognac shaken with Cointreau and lemon, served in a sugar-rimmed coupe for a crisp, elegant sour.
Between the Sheets
A Sidecar spin with split base—cognac and light rum shaken with Cointreau and lemon for a bright, potent classic.
Vieux Carré
Walter Bergeron's New Orleans classic blends rye, cognac, sweet vermouth and Bénédictine with dual bitters for a silky, spirit-forward sipper.
Brandy Alexander
Silky Cognac shaken with dark crème de cacao and heavy cream, finished with nutmeg for a decadent after‑dinner treat.
French Connection
Cognac and amaretto. A smooth, almond-scented digestif.
Brandy Crusta
Joseph Santini’s 1850s New Orleans showpiece—cognac with curaçao, maraschino, lemon, and bitters served in a sugar‑crusted glass lined with a grand lemon peel.
Japanese Cocktail
Jerry Thomas classic—cognac with orgeat and bitters stirred and served with a lemon twist.
French 125
Cognac‑based French 75—cognac, lemon, and sugar topped with brut Champagne for a richer sparkle.
Corpse Reviver #1
A potent, spirit-forward pre-Prohibition reviver featuring Cognac, Calvados, and sweet vermouth—a sophisticated morning-after remedy with rich fruit and herbal complexity.
Boston Sidecar
A split‑base Sidecar—cognac meets light rum with Cointreau and lemon for a brighter, tropical‑tinged classic.
Scorpion
Trader Vic–era tiki classic—light rum and Cognac shaken with orange, lemon, and orgeat, served tall over crushed ice with a lush mint crown.
Corpse Reviver #3
Savoy-era reviver—equal parts cognac, Fernet‑Branca, and white crème de menthe stirred icy cold.
Stinger
A classic duo: rich Cognac cooled by minty white crème de menthe—silky, bracing, and deceptively simple.
Porto Flip
A 19th‑century flip—ruby Port and Cognac shaken silky with a rich egg yolk and finished with nutmeg.
Cherry Alexander
A luxurious variation of the classic Alexander, featuring cherry brandy and cream for a rich, indulgent cocktail with elegant fruit notes.
Ichor and Glass
A mythological creation inspired by the golden ichor of the gods, this ethereal cocktail blends cognac with honeyed ambrosia and celestial botanicals for a divine drinking experience.
Cognac Sazerac
The original incarnation of what is arguably America's first cocktail, a cornerstone of classic mixology born in the spirited heart of 19th-century New Orleans.
French Connection #2
A sophisticated and deceptively simple two-ingredient cocktail that elevates the classic after-dinner drink, substituting Amaretto with the complex, orange-laced elegance of Grand Marnier.
Georgia Mint Julep
A historically significant variation of the classic Mint Julep, distinguished by the inclusion of peach, a nod to Georgia's identity as the 'Peach State'.