What can I use instead of Brandy?

Brandy appears in 4 recipes in the Bart library. Here is what to reach for when you do not have it.

The short answer

Use Cognac, a high-quality brandy from France. Armagnac and Grappa also work.

The options compared

SubstituteWhat it isABVUsed in
CognacA high-quality brandy from France.40%8 recipes
ArmagnacA distinctive brandy from the Armagnac region.40%
GrappaAn Italian pomace brandy.40%1 recipe

Going the other way: Brandy is itself a listed substitute for Armagnac, Cognac and Grappa.

Which substitute do you already own?

This page lists every option. Bart checks them against the bottles in your bar and only suggests the ones you can actually reach for.

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Affected recipes

4 cocktails that use Brandy

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