What can I use instead of Cognac?

Cognac appears in 8 recipes in the Bart library. Here is what to reach for when you do not have it.

The short answer

Use Brandy, a distilled spirit made from fermented fruit. Armagnac also works.

The options compared

SubstituteWhat it isABVUsed in
BrandyA distilled spirit made from fermented fruit.40%4 recipes
ArmagnacA distinctive brandy from the Armagnac region.40%

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

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

8 cocktails that use Cognac

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