DrinkMasters Collection
$6.27
cost
223
cal
37.3%
ABV
4/5
NA score
2.8
std drinks
6g
sugar
East India Cocktail
An easy brandy cocktail built on cognac.
The Recipe
- cognac2 oz
- curaçao0.25 oz
- pineapple juice0.25 oz
- angostura bitters2 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$6.27
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$6.73
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| cognac | 2 oz | $3.15 |
| curaçao | 0.25 oz | $0.15 |
| pineapple juice | 0.25 oz | $0.01 |
| angostura bitters | 2 oz | $2.96 |
| Total pour cost | $6.27 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
223
Sugar
6g
ABV
37.3%
Std drinks
2.8
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| cognac | 128 | 57.4% |
| angostura bitters | 90 | 40.4% |
| pineapple juice | 4 | 1.8% |
| curacao | 1 | 0.4% |
Carbs: 6.2g
Alcohol: 39.2g
Volume: 4.5 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
4/5Convertibility
Original cost
$6.22
Zero-proof cost
$3.11
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| cognac | Seedlip Zero Proof Spirit(Seedlip) | $2.68 |
| curacao | Lyre's Orange Sec(Lyre's) | $0.34 |
| pineapple juice | Kept | $0.01 |
| angostura bitters | Kept | $0.07 |
Flavor notes
Bitters stay at a trace level for aroma and structure rather than full proof impact.
One or more swaps are estimated. Taste and adjust citrus or sweetener to rebalance.
Pairs Well With
brandysalted nutscitrus olivesdark chocolate tartapple pievanilla panna cottaice creamaged cheddargoat cheesetriple cream briecharcuterieribeyeburgershort ribssteak frites
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a East India Cocktail?
- 2 oz cognac, 0.25 oz curaçao, 0.25 oz pineapple juice, 2 oz angostura bitters.
- How much does a East India Cocktail cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a East India Cocktail is $6.27 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a East India Cocktail?
- A East India Cocktail has approximately 223 calories, with 37.3% ABV and 6g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic East India Cocktail?
- Yes — the East India Cocktail has a convertibility score of 4/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $3.11.