The Hennessy Sidecar Cocktail
Cognac Houses have long since accepted that their products will be mixed and in many instances have embraced the use of their cognacs in cocktails. Indeed, cognac houses, like Hennessy and Rémy Martin present cognac cocktail recipes on their web sites that highlight the use of their cognacs in preparing cocktails.
One of the most popular cognac cocktails is the sidecar. Hennessy and Rémy Martin offer their own recipes for this iconic cocktail. The classic...
Sidecar Cognac Cocktail
The Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) offers this tasty cocktail recipe...
20 ml (1/4 oz) VSOP Cognac10 ml (1/4) fresh lemon juice10 ml (1/4) triple sec1 orange peel5 or 6 ice cubes
Place the ice cubes in the shakerAdd the Cognac, lemon juice, & triple secClose the shaker and shake well until frostedStrain into the glass (using a cocktail strainer)Press the orange peel over the drink
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Cognac Cocktails Recipes
Cognac is a versatile spirit that can be enjoyed on its own or used in a variety of cocktails and food recipes. Here are some of the most popular cocktail recipes that include Cognac:
Classic Sidecar: The Sidecar is a classic cocktail that dates back to the early 20th century. It features Cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice. The ingredients are shaken with ice and strained into a sugar-rimmed glass. This cocktail is sweet and...
The Rémy Martin Mint Condition – Sidecar Variation
The Sidecar is perhaps the most popular Cognac drink. The Sidecar is a tasteful mix of Cognac, triple sec and lemon juice. The International Bartenders Association’s (IBA) Sidecar recipe calls for a five to two ratio of Cognac to triple sec and lemon juice. For many Sidecar recipes, the triple-sec used is Rémy Martin's Cointreau.
Hennessy's Sidecar recipe, however, substitutes triple sec for Grand Marnier.
Introducing the Mint Condition from Rémy Martin
The Mint...
Pink Love Cognac Cocktail Recipe
The Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) offers this tasty cocktail recipe...
Pink Love Cocktail
20 ml (3/4 oz) VSOP Cognac10 ml (1/4 oz) Raspberry Liqueur90 ml (3 oz) Champagne1 Raspberry
Pour the Cognac and the liqueur into the glass.Fill with chilled Champagne.Garnish with raspberry.
Enjoy!
Classic Hot Toddy Made With Cognac
A Hot Toddy made with Cognac is a warm, soothing drink that's perfect for cold winter nights. Here's a recipe for a classic Hot Toddy made with Cognac:
Ingredients:
2 oz Cognac
1 tbsp honey
1/2 oz lemon juice
4 oz hot water
1 cinnamon stick (optional)
Lemon wedge (for garnish)
Instructions:
In a mug, combine the Cognac, honey, and lemon juice.
Add the hot water and stir until the honey is dissolved.
If desired, add a cinnamon stick for extra flavor.
Garnish with a lemon...
Hennessy Big Apple Cognac Cocktail Recipe
Hennessy is the largest cognac house in the world. Founded by Irish immigrant Richard Hennessy in 1865, Hennessy commands approximately 40% of the world cognac market. Hennessy produces a full range of quality products from its V.S. to Paradise cognacs. Hennessy is now owned by French luxury goods conglomerate Moet-Hennessy Louis Vuitton.
Cognac sales have hit a record each year for the past three years. Martell has boosted its cognac sales in China as a...
Remy Martin Old Fashion Cocktail Recipe
The Old Fashioned cocktail has a rich history dating back to the early 19th century, while the name "Old Fashioned" was coined in the late 19th century. As per Esquire, the original recipe of the Old Fashioned was created at the Pendennis Club in Louisville, Kentucky, by combining bourbon, bitters, club soda, and muddled sugar, which was served with ice to honor Colonel James E. Pepper, a well-known 19th century bourbon distiller. Later, Mr....
The Rémy Martin 75: A Champagne Cognac Cocktail
During festive occasions the crack of ice connotes a party where people and drinks mix. For Cognac drinkers, perhaps, during such occasions, it may be appropriate to 'mix it up' and experiment with mixing Cognac. Cognac, purists argue, is already a mix of various eaux de vie that were selected and aged by the Cognac's master blender and further mixing Cognac would do an injustice to the cognac and its producer.
Despite the protestations of...
Hennessy Mango Basil Lemonade
Mango Basil Lemonade
Hennessy, the largest cognac house in the world is constantly innovating to maintain its market leadership. Founded by Irish immigrant Richard Hennessy in 1865, Hennessy commands approximately 40% of the world cognac market. Besides maintaing quality standards on its existing full range of quality products from its V.S. to Paradise Cognacs, Hennessy issues new cognacs from time to time. Hennessy also promotes its cognacs as versatile cocktail mixers.
Sales of cognac have been...