December 11, 2024
Reading time: 2 min.
A world-renowned spirit, Cognac is now an ingredient of choice in the world of cocktails. This Charente brandy, considered a traditional digestif, is experiencing a spectacular revival in trendy bars. We invite you to explore its aromatic richness through recipes that are easy to reproduce at home.
Contemporary cocktails to rediscover Cognac
These cocktail recipes at Cognac highlight its full range of tastes. Its woody notes blend just as well with the sweetness of fruits as with the bitterness of a bitter. For a festive evening or a sophisticated aperitif, surprise your guests with Cognac-based cocktails to enjoy this great classic in a different way.
When preparing cocktails, it is recommended to use a young Cognac: a Cognac VS or a Cognac VSOP.
THE KIWIGNAC

FOR 1 GLASS
- 4 cl of VSOP Cognac
- 8 cl of homemade lemonade
- 2 cl kiwi syrup
- 2 drops of Angostura bitters
- 1/2 slice of kiwi
Place 4 ice cubes in a whisky glass
Pour the Cognac
Add the kiwi syrup
Top up with homemade lemonade
Season with 2 drops of Angostura bitters
Garnish with the half slice of kiwi
Mix and enjoy!
THE PINK LIFE

FOR 1 GLASS
- 2 cl of VSOP Cognac
- 4 cl of raspberry liqueur
- 8 cl of IGP Charentais sparkling wine
- 3 frozen raspberries
Place a few ice cubes in a wine glass
Pour in the cognac and raspberry liqueur
Top up to taste with sparkling Charente wine
Add the raspberries
Mix and it's ready!
Variant
For a more festive side, you can replace the sparkling wine with Champagne!
Go Further
Learn more about the stages of Cognac production, its history, and get inspiration from other recipe ideas for its cocktails.
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