Dr. Frasier Crane would approve. The man knew his way around a well-made drink, and this cognac cocktail has the kind of quiet sophistication that would fit right in at his piano.
The Crane pairs VSOP cognac with fino sherry, bringing both richness and bone-dry elegance to the glass. Cherry Heering adds just enough sweetness to round things out without making it cloying, while orange bitters tie the whole thing together. What you get is spirit-forward and complex, with the cognac's warmth meeting the sherry's nuttiness and cherry notes weaving through the finish.
Make this when you want something that feels grown-up without being stuffy. Skip the wine, grab your mixing glass, and stir one up. Your couch deserves better than beer tonight.
Pop Culture
Sunday, January 4, 2026
The Crane
A Frasier-Worthy Cognac Sipper
martini·cognac
The Crane
Strong·coupe
spirit-forwardsweetbitterfruity
Ingredients
- 2 ozVSOP Cognac
- 0.75 ozFino Sherry
- 0.25 ozCherry Heering
- 2 dashesOrange Bitters
Method
- 1.Add cognac, sherry, Cherry Heering, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice
- 2.Stir for 30 seconds until well-chilled
- 3.Express a lemon zest twist over the glass and discard
- 4.Strain into a chilled coupe glass
- 5.Garnish with a Luxardo cherry on a pick
GarnishLuxardo cherry on a pick
Note: A sophisticated, spirit-forward aperitif worthy of Dr. Frasier Crane's discerning palate. The warmth and oak of fine cognac is brightened by the nutty, dry character of fino sherry, while Cherry Heering adds just a hint of fruit sweetness. Orange bitters provide aromatic complexity. This cocktail scores 0.89 for uniqueness with several novel pairings including cognac + cherry heering and fino sherry + cherry heering.
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