by Jackson LaFleur | Jun 16, 2026
Difficulty Easy Spirit Brandy “…that the mounds of ices, and the bowls of mint-julep and sherry cobbler they make in these latitudes, are refreshments never to be thought of afterwards, in summer, by those who would preserve contented minds.” —Charles Dickens,...
by The Alchemist | Mar 28, 2025
Difficulty Medium Spirit Brandy Recipe by Oliver Leung, co-owner of Suite 115 Cocktail Bar in Toronto. 0.75 oz Basil Hayden bourbon 0.75 oz Calvados 0.5 oz sweet vermouth 0.25 oz Bénédictine 0.25 oz chai syrup (see recipe) 2 dashes peach bitters Garnish: orange peel...
by The Alchemist | Jan 26, 2023
Difficulty Easy Spirit Brandy Thought of as a riff on a Sidecar, this inspired classic is amped up with the use of some higher-ABV craft spirits. 0.75 oz Wayward Distillery Cask Strength Apple Brandy 0.75 oz Wayward Distillery Drunken Hive Rum 0.75 oz Sons of...
by The Alchemist | Jan 25, 2023
Difficulty Easy Spirit Brandy Named after the Gene Hackman film of the same name, this two-ingredient cocktail is easy to make and pairs wonderfully with dessert. 2 oz Maple Leaf Spirits Lady of the Cask brandy 0.75 oz Sons of Vancouver Amaretto Garnish: lemon zest In...
by The Alchemist | Jan 24, 2023
Difficulty Medium Spirit Brandy Originating from New Orleans, the original Sazerac used Cognac as the base ingredient (it was later replaced with rye whisky). Apple brandy provides a smoother, more fruity base for this locally inspired iteration. 1 sugar cube 2 straws...
