Spirits

Cognac

Spirit
40% ABV
12 drinks

What is Cognac?

Cognac is a grape brandy distilled exclusively in the Cognac region of France and entitled to the name under French law.

Is this for me?

Choose this if…

✓You enjoy rich, grape-derived spirits with oak and dried fruit notes.
✓There are 12 drinks on WhatDrink using this.

Skip if…

✗You prefer lighter, cleaner spirits.

At a Glance

72 kcalCalories

40%ABV

0gSugar

0gCarbs

SpiritType

12Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

What does Cognac taste like?

grape, oak, dried-fruit, spice, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context

Ways to use cognac

Cocktails (11)Shots (1)

Flavour profile

Dried FruitGrapeOakSpice

Observed quantities

Observed in single-serve recipes: middle half 30.00–59.15 ml; median 59.15 ml.

In the measured recipes in this dataset — from 9 observed uses.

Scoped nutrition

Calories (per 100 ml): 240
Sugar (per 100 ml): 0 g
Carbs (per 100 ml): 0 g

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Diet compatibility

Gluten-FreeCompatible
KetoCompatible
Low-CarbCompatible
Low-SugarCompatible
VeganCompatible
VegetarianCompatible

Based on the listed ingredient only — a public recipe facet, not medical, allergy or coeliac advice. Specific brands and preparation can change compatibility.

Trust & methodology

Canonical ingredient/component authority assembled from reviewed identity, recipe, flavour, nutrition, diet and substitution evidence. Observed quantities and co-use patterns are descriptive, not prescriptions or universal recommendations.

Evidence last updated: 2026-07-22T00:39:18.100334+00:00

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.

Cognac — common questions

What are the most popular cocktails made with Cognac?: Top-ranked cocktails made with Cognac include Cognac Coupling, Cognac Highball, ABC. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.