Cocktails

Brunswick Street Cocktail

Brunswick Street Cocktail is an alcoholic cocktail built on Cognac. It leans dried fruit, grape and nutty. Shaken and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 25.4% ABV and roughly 277 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic25.4% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

277 kcalCalories

25.4%ABV

1.3gSugar

5.4gCarbs

1.95Std Drinks

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

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Easyshaken drink

Why: 3 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2.0 ozCognacBase Spirit
2.0 ozSweet sherryFortified Wine
Egg YolkEgg Or Foamer

Contains an egg ingredient. Prepare with a fresh, safe egg; those who should avoid raw egg may prefer to skip it.

How to Make It

Shake without ice.Shaken
Add ice and shake again.Shaken
Strain into chilled cocktail glass.Strain
Top with nutmeg.Top

How to Serve

Glass: Cocktail Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Dried FruitGrapeNutty

Supporting notes

OakOxidativeSalty Spice Creamy

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV
Dry finish
Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

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

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, strict multi-signal supplemental rules, and cached for public page performance.

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-Free Vegetarian

May be limited

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Not compatible

Vegan

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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

Cognac2.0 oz

BrandyWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount; taste before changing citrus or sweetener.
What changes: Another grape brandy can replace Cognac when exact Cognac character is not essential; expect more variation by style and producer.

Vegetarian-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 Brunswick Street Cocktail?: The Brunswick Street Cocktail is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 25.4%. A standard serving contains approximately 277 calories.
What does a Brunswick Street Cocktail taste like?: Brunswick Street Cocktail has a flavour profile featuring Dried Fruit, Grape, Nutty, Oak. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Brunswick Street Cocktail?: Brunswick Street Cocktail pairs well with BBQ, Steak, Grilled Meat. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Brunswick Street Cocktail?: The Brunswick Street Cocktail has an ABV of approximately 25.4%. That's approximately 1.95 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 277 kcal, 1.3g sugar, 5.4g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Brunswick Street Cocktail typically served?: Brunswick Street Cocktail is often suggested for BBQ / Cookout, Winter / Cozy, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Brunswick Street Cocktail?: If you enjoy Brunswick Street Cocktail, 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 Brunswick Street Cocktail at home?: Yes. The Brunswick Street Cocktail uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail 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 Brunswick Street Cocktail 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.