Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cognac being poured into a glass with bottles in the background - Igor Normann/Shutterstock While there are differences between ...

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 ...

Known as the king of brandies, cognac can be intimidating when first wading into its smooth, amber waters. The spiced liquor has a reputation for being upscale, but that shouldn't drive you away from ...

Cognac played a special role as the original spirit of choice in early cocktail creation. Rum, rye whiskey, and bourbon all have a long and storied history in America, but when it comes to early ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Japanese Cocktail is not Japanese. It’s best to clear that up right away. It’s not even a little Japanese. It was invented by an American bartender, made with largely French ingredients and served ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sip your way through the region’s top panoramic rooftop bars, riverside terraces and speakeasy-style lounges serving up the celebrated French spirit. The Charente, considered one of France’s most ...

A century in the making, a landmark $1400 release is the oldest spirit independently bottled exclusively for our shores.