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$6.24
cost
255
cal
37.3%
ABV
2/5
NA score
2.8
std drinks
12.5g
sugar
Japanese Cocktail
An easy brandy cocktail built on cognac.
The Recipe
- cognac2 oz
- orgeat0.5 oz
- angostura bitters2 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$6.24
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$6.76
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| cognac | 2 oz | $3.15 |
| orgeat | 0.5 oz | $0.13 |
| angostura bitters | 2 oz | $2.96 |
| Total pour cost | $6.24 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
255
Sugar
12.5g
ABV
37.3%
Std drinks
2.8
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| cognac | 128 | 50.2% |
| angostura bitters | 90 | 35.3% |
| orgeat | 37 | 14.5% |
Carbs: 12.5g
Alcohol: 39.2g
Volume: 4.5 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
2/5Convertibility
Original cost
$6.24
Zero-proof cost
$2.88
Not recommended for conversion. This recipe leans too heavily on the original spirit structure.
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| cognac | Seedlip Zero Proof Spirit(Seedlip) | $2.68 |
| orgeat | Kept | $0.13 |
| 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 Japanese Cocktail?
- 2 oz cognac, 0.5 oz orgeat, 2 oz angostura bitters.
- How much does a Japanese Cocktail cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Japanese Cocktail is $6.24 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Japanese Cocktail?
- A Japanese Cocktail has approximately 255 calories, with 37.3% ABV and 12.5g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Japanese Cocktail?
- Yes — the Japanese Cocktail has a convertibility score of 2/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $2.88.