5 Brandy Drink Recipes

Brandy is defined as any spirit that is made from distilled grape wine and these 5 brandy drink recipes will add a punch to any get together or just a night at home. Although brandy is made all over the world, the majority of the brandy consumed in the US is made right in California.

The New Old Fashioned

• 2 oz Brandy
• dash of Bitters
• 3 oz Grapefruit soda
• Maraschino Cherry

1. Mix all ingredients in an Old-fashioned glass.
2. Add cherry and garnish with an orange slice.

Yellow Fingers

• 1 1/2 oz. Gin
• 3/4 oz. Blackberry Brandy
• 1/2 oz. Creme de Banana
• 1/2 oz. cream

1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake and then strain into a chilled martini glass.

Corpses Reviver

A perfect follow up to a great piece of meat, the Corpse Reviver is a classic from the 1940s.

• 1 1/2 oz. Brandy
• 1/2 Fernet Branca
• 1 oz. White Cream de Menthe

1. Combine ingredients in a glass filled with ice.
2. Stir and then drain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Depth Bomb

• 1 1/2 oz. Brandy
• 1 1/2 oz. Apple Brandy
• 1/2 tsp Grenadine
• 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice

1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass.

Bloody Black Currant Punch

This make a great punch for a Halloween party because of its dark bloody color.

• 1 1/4 cups Brandy
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 4 cups black currant nectar
• 1 1/2 cups cold seltzer

1. Stir bandy and sugar in a large bowl.
2. Add nectar. Stir to combine.
3. Refrigerate until cold.
4. Add seltzer just before serving.