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$3.25
cost
175
cal
24.6%
ABV
2/5
NA score
1.33
std drinks
12.1g
sugar
Nikolaschka
An easy brandy cocktail built on cognac.
The Recipe
- cognac2 oz
- lemon juice0.25 oz
- sugar cube1 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$3.25
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$9.75
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| cognac | 2 oz | $3.15 |
| lemon juice | 0.25 oz | $0.05 |
| sugar cube | 1 oz | $0.05 |
| Total pour cost | $3.25 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
175
Sugar
12.1g
ABV
24.6%
Std drinks
1.33
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| cognac | 128 | 73.2% |
| sugar cube | 45 | 25.8% |
| lemon juice | 1.8 | 1% |
Carbs: 12.2g
Alcohol: 18.7g
Volume: 3.3 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
2/5Convertibility
Original cost
$3.25
Zero-proof cost
$2.78
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 |
| lemon juice | Kept | $0.05 |
| sugar cube | Kept | $0.05 |
Flavor notes
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 Nikolaschka?
- 2 oz cognac, 0.25 oz lemon juice, 1 oz sugar cube.
- How much does a Nikolaschka cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Nikolaschka is $3.25 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Nikolaschka?
- A Nikolaschka has approximately 175 calories, with 24.6% ABV and 12.1g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Nikolaschka?
- Yes — the Nikolaschka has a convertibility score of 2/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $2.78.