Got Hennessy and want to mix up a drink? You’re in luck: there’s a great collection of classic cocktails to make with this ages old brand of Cognac. The Hennessy company was founded over 250 years ago in France in 1765. Today it produces 40% of the world’s Cognac, making it the largest producer worldwide. If you’re ready to move beyond drinking Hennessy neat, here’s where to start! Here at A Couple Cooks, we’re cocktail experts with over 300 cocktail recipes under our belt. Of the list, here are out top ideas for Hennessy cocktails that highlight the best of its bold flavor! Try a Hennessy Sazerac, the boozy official cocktail of New Orleans, or go for the sweeter Sidecar, the most classic Cognac cocktail. And of course…you can’t go wrong with a quick and simple mix of Hennessy and Coke.
And now…10 must-try Hennessy cocktails!
What do the letters mean?
Cognac is a type of French brandy, a liquor made from distilling wine. There are several grades of Hennessy Cognac that designate how long it’s been aged:
VS or 3 stars (2 years) VSOP (4 years) Napoléon (6 years) XO (10 years)
Watch out, bottles of XO can be upwards of $200! No need to go that high-end, of course. You can use a mid-priced VS or VSOP Cognac for all of the Hennessy cocktails above.
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