Definition of cognac
:a brandy from the departments of Charente and Charente-Maritime distilled from white wine
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Alvarez sits down on the ring apron and signs 25 bottles of cognac.
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Her video carries other apparent product placements, including a big bottle of Hennessy cognac, perhaps reflecting the involvement of Vevo.
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Carter’s newfound positivity and calls to buy black—and therefore subscribe to his TIDAL streaming service and buy his champagne and cognac—whether sincere or otherwise, help his bottom line.
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It is named after a brand of cognac called Sazerac-de-Forge et Fils, which was the original liquor used to make the drink.
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Leave it to Canon to take it in the opposite direction — the main ingredients (cognac, a five-year rum, sherry and coffee) have the making of a boozy, winter sipper by the fireplace.
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Police found a baggie of marijuana and open container of Hennessy cognac in his car.
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Future outings will see Field working with cognac and Armagnac, too, putting the spotlight on more French spirits.
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Variations: To make an apricot bounce, use cognac or vodka; bourbon is too strong for the fruit, which can be sweet or tart.
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Origin and Etymology of cognac
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Definition of cognac for English Language Learners
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: a kind of brandy that is made in France
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