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Cocktails Made With Brandy — Ranked by Recipe Quality

Not every recipe needs this ingredient. Some drink styles are built without it from the start — they use a different sweetener, a different structure, or no sweetener at all. This list surfaces recipes in the WhatDrink database that do not include this ingredient as a confirmed recipe component.

89Recipes reviewed
20Matching this guide
11.9gMedian sugar
251 kcalMedian calories
22.1%Median ABV

Ranked recipes

#DrinkWhy it ranksBest for
1Adam and EveContains the specified ingredient · 234 kcalAny occasion
2Alexander Cocktail No. 2Contains the specified ingredient · 225 kcalQuick, easy serve
3AmbrosiaContains the specified ingredient · 256 kcalAny occasion
4Baltimore BracerContains the specified ingredient · 184 kcalQuick, easy serve
5Brandy and SodaContains the specified ingredient · 143 kcalQuick, easy serve
6Brandy Crusta CocktailContains the specified ingredient · 415 kcalAny occasion
7Brandy FlipContains the specified ingredient · 390 kcalAny occasion
8Brandy Milk PunchContains the specified ingredient · 224 kcalQuick, easy serve
9Brandy SquirtContains the specified ingredient · 281 kcalAny occasion
10Brandy Vermouth CocktailContains the specified ingredient · 239 kcalQuick, easy serve
11BrantiniContains the specified ingredient · 245 kcalQuick, easy serve
12Bull's EyeContains the specified ingredient · 101 kcalQuick, easy serve
13Bulla's EyeContains the specified ingredient · 213 kcalQuick, easy serve
14CaledoniaContains the specified ingredient · 282 kcalAny occasion
15Carrol CocktailContains the specified ingredient · 331 kcalQuick, easy serve
16Carroll CocktailContains the specified ingredient · 348 kcalQuick, easy serve
17Champs Elysees CocktailContains the specified ingredient · 364 kcalAny occasion
18Charles CocktailContains the specified ingredient · 239 kcalQuick, easy serve
19Chicago CocktailContains the specified ingredient · 373 kcalAny occasion
20Chocolate FlipContains the specified ingredient · 341 kcalAny occasion

Best picks by use case

Lowest sugar

Brandy and Soda

0.0g estimated sugar

~143 kcal · 0.0g sugar

Lowest calories

Bull's Eye

~101 kcal estimated

~101 kcal · 2.4g sugar

Simplest recipe

Carrol Cocktail

2 ingredients

~331 kcal · 11.8g sugar

Methodology

Is this guide right for you?

Good fit if:

  • You want a data-backed shortlist of cocktail recipes
  • You want nutrition context alongside recipe rankings
  • You want to compare drinks across multiple metrics at once

Poor fit if:

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  • You need exact bar-specific nutrition values
  • You assume one low metric means all metrics are low

Frequently asked questions

What is Brandy?
Brandy is an ingredient used in cocktails and mixed drinks. The profile on this page draws from WhatDrink's ingredient database, including flavor characteristics and typical cocktail roles.
What does Brandy taste like?
The flavor of Brandy depends on its type and how it is used. The ingredient card on this page summarises its key flavor notes and character from WhatDrink data.
What cocktails use Brandy?
This page lists 20 cocktails that include Brandy as a recipe component in WhatDrink data. They are ranked by recipe quality and data completeness.
How much Brandy do cocktails typically use?
Pour sizes vary by recipe. Click through to individual cocktail pages for exact quantities and preparation notes.
Can I substitute Brandy with something else?
It depends on the cocktail. See the ingredient profile section on this page for substitution notes based on WhatDrink data, or check individual recipe pages.
How many cocktails with Brandy are on this page?
There are 20 cocktails featuring Brandy in this ranking. The list updates as new recipes are added to WhatDrink.
Can I make these cocktails at home?
Most cocktails using Brandy require accessible bar tools and mixers. Click through to any recipe for the full ingredient list and step-by-step preparation.