Cocktails with Absinthe & Brandy

Brandy and absinthe make a rich, aromatic pairing that works especially well in bold classic cocktails. Brandy brings fruit, oak, warmth, and rounded sweetness, while absinthe adds intense anise, fennel, wormwood, and a concentrated herbal finish.

Below you’ll find cocktails that use both brandy and absinthe, including vintage stirred drinks, New Orleans-style classics, and complex sour variations. This pairing works especially well with lemon, sugar, bitters, orange liqueur, vermouth, sparkling wine, and citrus oils.