B&B
The Quirky Foodster Team
Rocks glass or snifter
Glass
None traditionally required
Garnish
Ingredients
- Bénédictine — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Cognac — 30 ml (1 oz)
Method
- Add both ingredients to a rocks glass or snifter, with or without ice.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Serve as built.
Description: An extremely simple, equal-parts after-dinner drink combining honeyed Bénédictine with cognac.
Cultural Background: Created and trademarked by the Bénédictine company itself in the 1930s as a simpler alternative to the classic Bénédictine and Brandy cocktail.
Tips: Serve neat or over just one ice cube — this drink is meant to be sipped slowly and undiluted.
Variations: A twist of orange peel can be added for a bit of aromatic lift.
Serving Suggestion: Serve as a short, rich, after-dinner digestif.
Nutrition: Approx. 175 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Is B&B a brand name?
A: Bénédictine actually bottles a pre-mixed B&B liqueur, though the drink can also be built from the two separate bottles.
- Bénédictine — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Cognac — 30 ml (1 oz)
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