Forget champagne. Another one of France’s finest imports is pure gold. READ: Rye Whiskey Makes a Comeback Cognac or “the king of brandies,” isn’t just an aged spirit to sip. Produced in the Charente ...

Cognac is a delicious French spirit, a type of brandy that is made from selected grapes and has a fine, nuanced flavor. As a luxury spirit, though, it can be a little intimidating to work with — ...

Cognac may seem like a new-fashioned way to mix up an Old Fashioned, but in fact it’s been the foundation of countless cocktails—most famously the Sidecar—since the 19th century. But along the way, ...

This advertising content was produced in collaboration between Vox Creative and our sponsor, without involvement from Vox Media editorial staff. When making cocktails at home, it’s easy to fall into ...

It’s the dawn of a new summer — a new summer that we hope brings more joy than the previous one. And whether you’re mentally preparing for a small (responsible) outdoor gathering or simply looking for ...

The Japanese Cocktail is not Japanese. It’s best to clear that up right away. It’s not even a little Japanese. It was invented by an American bartender, made with largely French ingredients and served ...

You hear Eric Greenspan before you see him, whether he’s running the floor at his year-old Melrose Avenue restaurant, the Foundry, or now, cooking for Hanukkah with his mother at her place on a ...

Steak on the grill is one of those proteins that’s delicious no matter what the weather, but what changes the steak up is the sauce that goes with it. Adding a little cognac makes a world of ...

Perhaps it’s strange to dedicate a day on the American calendar to a foreign spirit, but then again, almost all of the Cognac produced in France is exported and enjoyed elsewhere in the world. In fact ...