COGNAC

Sip in style with rich and refined cognac cocktails — from smooth classics to modern spritzes. Explore each recipe in both the original version and the healthier version with lower sugar, carbs, and calories — perfect for when you’re feeling a little fancy without the extra guilt.

Classic Sidecar

2 oz cognac 1 oz Cointreau 0.75 oz lemon juice Instructions: Shake with ice. Strain into a sugar-rimmed coupe glass. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~230 Carbs: ~15–16g Sugar: ~14–15g Healthier Version Ingredients: 2 oz Cognac 1 oz Sugar-Free Triple Sec (or 0.5 oz fresh orange juice + monk fruit syrup) 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~170 Carbs: ~4–5g Sugar: ~3–4g Result: By swapping Cointreau for a sugar-free orange liqueur (or fresh orange juice + monk fruit), you cut ~60 calories and 11g sugar/carbs, while keeping the same crisp cognac-citrus balance.

French 75 (Cognac Version)

1 oz cognac 0.5 oz lemon juice 0.5 oz simple syrup Champagne Instructions: Shake first three ingredients. Strain into flute and top with champagne. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~190 Carbs: ~11–12g Sugar: ~10–11g Healthier Version Ingredients: 1 oz Cognac 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 0.5 oz Low-Sugar Simple Syrup (monk fruit, stevia, or allulose) Brut or Extra Brut Champagne (lower sugar) to top Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~140 Carbs: ~3–4g Sugar: ~2–3g Result: With low-sugar syrup and drier Champagne, you cut ~50 calories and 8g sugar/carbs, while keeping the crisp, bubbly elegance of this French classic.

Cognac Old Fashioned

2 oz cognac 1 sugar cube 2 dashes Angostura bitters Orange peel Instructions: Muddle sugar and bitters. Add cognac and ice, stir. Garnish with orange peel. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~160 Carbs: ~4g Sugar: ~4g Healthier Version Ingredients: 2 oz Cognac 2 dashes Angostura Bitters Orange Peel (expressed) Optional: 2–3 drops liquid monk fruit or stevia instead of sugar Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~140 Carbs: ~0–1g Sugar: ~0g Result: The Cognac Old Fashioned is already fairly light, but replacing the sugar cube with a zero-calorie natural sweetener makes it virtually carb- and sugar-free — while still preserving the deep, bitters-and-citrus balance.

Between the Sheets

1 oz cognac 1 oz light rum 1 oz triple sec 0.5 oz lemon juice Instructions: Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~220 Carbs: ~15–16g Sugar: ~14–15g Healthier Version Ingredients: 1 oz Cognac 1 oz Light Rum 1 oz Sugar-Free Triple Sec (or 0.5 oz fresh orange juice + monk fruit syrup) 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~160 Carbs: ~4–5g Sugar: ~3–4g Result: By swapping in a sugar-free orange liqueur (or lightened orange juice mix), you cut ~60 calories and 11–12g sugar/carbs while keeping the bright citrus-and-spirit balance.

Vieux Carré

1 oz cognac 1 oz rye whiskey 1 oz sweet vermouth 1 tsp Bénédictine 2 dashes Peychaud’s & Angostura bitters Instructions: Stir and strain into a rocks glass with ice. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~210 Carbs: ~12–13g Sugar: ~11–12g Healthier Version Ingredients: 1 oz Cognac 1 oz Rye Whiskey 1 oz Low-Sugar Sweet Vermouth (or lighter fortified wine) 1 tsp Low-Sugar Herbal Liqueur Substitute (DIY with herbal tea infusion + monk fruit syrup + splash brandy) 2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters 2 dashes Angostura Bitters Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~165 Carbs: ~4–5g Sugar: ~3–4g Result: By swapping vermouth and Bénédictine for low-sugar alternatives, you cut ~45 calories and 8g sugar/carbs, while keeping the layered, herbal, bittersweet complexity that defines the Vieux Carré.

Cognac Lemonade

2 oz cognac 4 oz lemonade Lemon slice Instructions: Build over ice. Stir and garnish. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~230 Carbs: ~28–29g Sugar: ~26–27g Healthier Version Ingredients: 2 oz Cognac 4 oz Homemade Light Lemonade (fresh lemon juice + water + monk fruit or stevia sweetener) Garnish: Lemon slice Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~150 Carbs: ~4–5g Sugar: ~3–4g Result: By swapping bottled lemonade for homemade light lemonade, you cut ~80 calories and 22–23g sugar/carbs while keeping it crisp and citrusy.

Spiced Cognac Margarita

2 oz cognac 0.75 oz lime juice 0.5 oz orange liqueur Tajín rim Instructions: Shake and strain into a tajín-rimmed glass. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~210 Carbs: ~13–14g Sugar: ~12–13g Healthier Version Ingredients: 2 oz Cognac 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice 0.5 oz Sugar-Free Triple Sec (or 0.25 oz fresh orange juice + monk fruit syrup) Tajín Rim Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~155 Carbs: ~3–4g Sugar: ~2–3g Result: By using sugar-free orange liqueur or a fresh orange juice + monk fruit blend, you cut ~55 calories and 10g sugar/carbs, while keeping the tangy-citrus bite and smoky-spicy rim.

Champagne Cognac Float

1 oz cognac 4 oz champagne Lemon twist Instructions: Build in a flute. Stir gently and garnish. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~160 Carbs: ~6–7g Sugar: ~5–6g Healthier Version Ingredients: 1 oz Cognac 4 oz Extra Brut or Brut Nature Champagne (lowest sugar styles) Garnish: Lemon twist Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~140 Carbs: ~2–3g Sugar: ~1–2g Result: By choosing Extra Brut or Brut Nature Champagne, you save ~20 calories and 3–4g sugar/carbs, while keeping the same crisp, luxurious effervescence.

Mango Cognac Sour

2 oz cognac 1 oz mango puree 0.75 oz lime juice 0.25 oz agave Instructions: Shake and strain over ice. Garnish with mango slice. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~210 Carbs: ~17–18g Sugar: ~16–17g Healthier Version Ingredients: 2 oz Cognac 1 oz Fresh Mango Purée (blended fresh mango, unsweetened) 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice 0.25 oz Light Agave Syrup (cut with water or monk fruit/allulose) Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~160 Carbs: ~6–7g Sugar: ~5–6g Result: By using fresh mango purée and a lightened agave syrup, you save ~50 calories and about 11g sugar/carbs, while keeping the tropical sweetness balanced with lime and cognac’s richness.

Pineapple Cognac Fizz

2 oz cognac 1 oz pineapple juice Club soda Instructions: Shake and strain over ice. Top with soda. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~170 Carbs: ~12–13g Sugar: ~11–12g Healthier Version Ingredients: 2 oz Cognac 1 oz Fresh Pineapple Juice (unsweetened, juiced from ripe pineapple) or Light Pineapple Juice (reduced sugar) Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~145 Carbs: ~6–7g Sugar: ~5–6g Result: By using fresh or light pineapple juice, you cut ~25 calories and about 6g sugar/carbs, while keeping the cocktail crisp, fruity, and easy-drinking.

Lavender Cognac Collins

2 oz cognac 1 oz lemon juice 0.5 oz lavender syrup Club soda Instructions: Shake and strain over ice. Top with soda and garnish with lavender. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~175 Carbs: ~13–14g Sugar: ~12–13g Healthier Version Ingredients: 2 oz Cognac 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 0.5 oz Low-Sugar Lavender Syrup (made with monk fruit, stevia, or allulose + dried lavender) Club Soda to top Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~135 Carbs: ~3–4g Sugar: ~2–3g Result: By using a low-sugar lavender syrup, you cut ~40 calories and 10g sugar/carbs, while keeping the floral, citrusy sparkle.

Cognac Colada

2 oz cognac 1 oz coconut cream 1 oz pineapple juice Instructions: Shake with ice or blend. Serve over crushed ice. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~265 Carbs: ~21–22g Sugar: ~20–21g Healthier Version Ingredients: 2 oz Cognac 1 oz Light Coconut Milk (unsweetened) or Coconut Cream Lite 1 oz Fresh Pineapple Juice (unsweetened, or reduced sugar) Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~175 Carbs: ~7–8g Sugar: ~6–7g Result: By using unsweetened coconut milk and fresh/light pineapple juice, you save ~90 calories and about 14g sugar/carbs, while keeping the creamy tropical character.

Cognac Pear Spritz

2 oz cognac 1 oz pear juice Splash of prosecco Instructions: Shake and strain over ice. Top with prosecco. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~175 Carbs: ~12–13g Sugar: ~11–12g Healthier Version Ingredients: 2 oz Cognac 1 oz Fresh Pear Juice (unsweetened, or blend ripe pear + water) Splash of Brut or Extra Brut Prosecco (lower sugar) Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~140 Carbs: ~4–5g Sugar: ~3–4g Result: By swapping to fresh pear juice and a drier prosecco, you save ~35 calories and 8g sugar/carbs, while keeping the cocktail crisp, fruity, and bubbly.

Cognac Cranberry Mule

2 oz cognac 1 oz cranberry juice Ginger beer Instructions: Build in a copper mug. Garnish with lime and cranberries. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~250 Carbs: ~27–28g Sugar: ~26–27g Healthier Version Ingredients: 2 oz Cognac 1 oz Unsweetened Cranberry Juice (or light cranberry juice) 4 oz Light or Sugar-Free Ginger Beer (brands like Fever-Tree Light, Reed’s Zero, or Zevia) Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~160 Carbs: ~7–8g Sugar: ~6–7g Result: By switching to unsweetened/light cranberry juice and a sugar-free ginger beer, you cut ~90 calories and about 20g sugar/carbs, while keeping the mule’s refreshing cranberry-ginger snap.

Cognac Tropical Punch

1 oz cognac 1 oz light rum 2 oz orange juice 0.5 oz lime juice Instructions: Shake and serve over ice. Garnish with orange slice. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~195 Carbs: ~17–18g Sugar: ~16–17g Healthier Version Ingredients: 1 oz Cognac 1 oz Light Rum 2 oz Fresh-Squeezed or Light Orange Juice (lower sugar) 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~150 Carbs: ~7–8g Sugar: ~6–7g Result: By using fresh or light orange juice instead of bottled, you cut ~45 calories and 10g sugar/carbs, while keeping the tropical orange-lime balance.

Cognac Ginger Snap

2 oz cognac 1 oz ginger liqueur 0.5 oz lemon juice Ginger beer Instructions: Shake cognac, ginger liqueur, and lemon juice. Strain over ice and top with ginger beer. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~285 Carbs: ~32–33g Sugar: ~31–32g Healthier Version Ingredients: 2 oz Cognac 1 oz Sugar-Free Ginger Liqueur (or DIY with ginger tea + monk fruit syrup + splash brandy) 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 3–4 oz Light or Sugar-Free Ginger Beer (Fever-Tree Light, Reed’s Zero, Zevia, etc.) Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~170 Carbs: ~5–6g Sugar: ~4–5g Result: By swapping both the ginger liqueur and ginger beer for lighter versions, you save ~115 calories and 26g sugar/carbs — keeping the fiery ginger-cognac profile without the sugar overload.

Autumn Spice Cognac

2 oz cognac 1 oz apple cider 0.25 oz maple syrup Dash cinnamon Instructions: Shake with ice and strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with apple slice and cinnamon stick. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~190 Carbs: ~16–17g Sugar: ~15–16g Healthier Version Ingredients: 2 oz Cognac 1 oz Unsweetened Apple Cider (or diluted fresh apple juice) 0.25 oz Light Maple Syrup (half maple, half monk fruit/allulose) Dash Cinnamon Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~140 Carbs: ~5–6g Sugar: ~4–5g Result: By using unsweetened cider and light maple syrup, you cut ~50 calories and 11g sugar/carbs, while keeping the spiced apple-cognac character intact.

Cognac Rosé Spritz

1 oz cognac 2 oz rosé wine 0.5 oz lemon juice Club soda Instructions: Build over ice. Stir gently and garnish with berries or citrus. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~155 Carbs: ~9–10g Sugar: ~8–9g Healthier Version Ingredients: 1 oz Cognac 2 oz Dry Rosé Wine (lower sugar, ~2–3g per glass) 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice Club Soda (to top) Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~130 Carbs: ~4–5g Sugar: ~3–4g Result: Choosing a dry rosé and topping generously with soda water saves ~25 calories and 5g sugar/carbs, while keeping the cocktail crisp, pink, and sparkling.

Cognac Highball

2 oz cognac 4 oz club soda or sparkling water Lemon twist Instructions: Build in a highball over ice. Garnish with lemon twist. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~140 Carbs: ~0g Sugar: ~0g 💛 Healthier Version (Already a naturally low-calorie, low-carb serve — no swaps needed!) Ingredients: 2 oz Cognac 4 oz Club Soda or Sparkling Water Garnish: Lemon Twist Optional: a drop of monk fruit or stevia syrup if you like a touch of sweetness Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~140 (unsweetened) / ~145 (with light sweetener) Carbs: ~0g (unsweetened) / ~1g (with light sweetener) Sugar: ~0g Result: The Cognac Highball is already a built-in healthier cocktail — crisp, hydrating, and sugar-free. Perfect for mindful sipping without compromise.

Elderflower Cognac Fizz

1.5 oz cognac 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur 0.5 oz lemon juice Club soda Instructions: Shake first three, strain into a Collins glass. Top with soda. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~185 Carbs: ~16–17g Sugar: ~15–16g Healthier Version Ingredients: 1.5 oz Cognac 0.75 oz Sugar-Free Elderflower Syrup (DIY with dried elderflower + monk fruit/allulose) 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice Club Soda (to top) Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~135 Carbs: ~3–4g Sugar: ~2–3g Result: By swapping liqueur for a sugar-free elderflower syrup, you cut ~50 calories and 13g sugar/carbs, while keeping the floral, citrusy sparkle.

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