Keep ’Em Coming BackPractical help for Texas honky-tonks and dancehalls
Volume 4

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Brandy, Cognac & Pisco drink recipes

11 structured recipes with ingredients, methods, glassware, bartender notes, and venue guidance.

Illustration of Brandy Alexander
Brandy, Cognac & PiscoModerate

Brandy Alexander

Creamy, chocolate-rich, warming

ShakeDessert & Creamy
Illustration of Brandy and Ginger
Brandy, Cognac & PiscoFast

Brandy and Ginger

Gingery, warming, familiar

BuildHighball
Illustration of Champs-Élysées
Brandy, Cognac & PiscoModerate

Champs-Élysées

Herbal, tart, brandy-forward

ShakeSour
Illustration of Chilcano
Brandy, Cognac & PiscoFast

Chilcano

Gingery, bright, refreshing

BuildHighball
Illustration of French Connection
Brandy, Cognac & PiscoFast

French Connection

Nutty, rich, warming

BuildSpirit-Forward
Illustration of Horse’s Neck
Brandy, Cognac & PiscoFast

Horse’s Neck

Gingery, aromatic, brandy-forward

BuildHighball
Illustration of Jack Rose
Brandy, Cognac & PiscoModerate

Jack Rose

Apple-rich, tart, lightly sweet

ShakeSour
Illustration of Pisco Sour
Brandy, Cognac & PiscoSlow

Pisco Sour

Tart, silky, grape-spirit-forward

ShakeSour
Illustration of Sidecar
Brandy, Cognac & PiscoModerate

Sidecar

Citrusy, dry, brandy-forward

ShakeSour
Illustration of Stinger
Brandy, Cognac & PiscoModerate

Stinger

Minty, rich, warming

StirSpirit-Forward

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Responsible-service and recipe disclaimer

21+ educational reference.

Recipes are general bar-service references, not legal, medical, food-safety, TABC, insurance, or regulatory advice. Specifications, brands, allergens, alcohol strength, and laws vary.

Venues and bartenders must verify every ingredient and house specification, measure pours, disclose allergens, refuse unlawful or unsafe service, and follow applicable laws and responsible-service procedures.