Cocktails

Brandy and Soda

Brandy and Soda is an alcoholic cocktail built on Brandy. It leans fruit, oak and vanilla. Built and served in a Collins Glass. Expect about 19.9% ABV and roughly 143 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic19.9% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

143 kcalCalories

19.9%ABV

0gSugar

0gCarbs

1.33Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

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How hard is it to make?

Easybuilt drink

Why: 2 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2.0 ozBrandyBase Spirit
to tasteClub SodaMixer

How to Make It

Pour brandy into Collins glass with ice cubes.Pour
Fill with club soda.Fill

How to Serve

Glass: Collins Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Cubed ice

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Fruit Oak Vanilla

Supporting notes

Mineral

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

Dry finish

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

BBQ / CookoutSuggested from its oak notes, pairing with bbq and grilled meat.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

BBQ Steak Grilled Meat

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeKetoVegan Vegetarian

May be limited

Low-Sugar

Not enough information

Low-Carb

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Brandy2.0 oz

CognacWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount; taste before changing citrus or sweetener.
What changes: Cognac can replace generic brandy in a cocktail at the same measure; expect a more specific Cognac profile rather than a neutral brandy.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Club Sodato taste

Soda WaterGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Soda water is usually a close substitute for club soda.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Brandy and Soda?: The Brandy and Soda is a cocktail made with 2 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 19.9%. A standard serving contains approximately 143 calories.
What does a Brandy and Soda taste like?: Brandy and Soda has a flavour profile featuring Fruit, Oak, Vanilla, Mineral. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Brandy and Soda?: Brandy and Soda pairs well with BBQ, Steak, Grilled Meat. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Brandy and Soda?: The Brandy and Soda has an ABV of approximately 19.9%. That's approximately 1.33 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 143 kcal, 0.0g sugar, 0.0g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Brandy and Soda typically served?: Brandy and Soda is often suggested for BBQ / Cookout, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Brandy and Soda?: If you enjoy Brandy and Soda, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Brandy and Soda at home?: Yes. The Brandy and Soda uses 2 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Brandy and Soda with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.