Spirits

Cognac

Spirit
40% ABV
12 drinks

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 is Cognac?

Cognac is mapped to the Cognac reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.

What does Cognac taste like?

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

Cognac profile

Mixability: HighIntensity: BoldDryBeginner-friendly: Medium

Best used for: sours, highballs, stirred cocktails

Appears in 12 recipes
High-strength spirit (40% ABV)

Ways to use cognac

Cocktails (11)Shots (1)

Cognac is mapped to the Cognac reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.

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

How many cocktails are made with Cognac?: There are 12 cocktail recipes featuring Cognac in the WhatDrink database.
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.
What is the ABV of Cognac?: Cognac has an ABV of approximately 40%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Cognac with similar ingredients at a glance.
How do I use the Cognac sensory profile to find drinks I like?: If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Cognac, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.