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Cognac has a reputation for being a serious spirit—the kind of drink a gentleman sips in a wood paneled study. Yes, all cognac comes from a small and highly protected area of southwest France, and while it's true to say that it is a type of brandy, not all brandies are cognacs. And not all cognacs are created equal. While your granddad might've sipped the stuff, there's a new generation of cognac connoisseurs that are mixing the spirit into cocktails. And Hennessy, one of the leading producers of cognac in the world, has created a bottle for modern guys wanting to mix drinks for nights out. Smooth yet intense, Hennessy Black is a multi-faceted cognac with floral notes and a pop of citrus that makes for a fresh and versatile spirit that revives classic cocktails. If you're a fan of such summertime favorites as the negroni and mojito, here are four fresh takes on some tried-and-true drinks.
1 oz. Hennessy Black
¾ oz. Campari
¾ oz. Sweet vermouth
Orange peel
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled, strain into a coupe or martini glass, garnish with an orange twist.
2 ½ oz. Hennessy Black
1 Bar spoon of sugar
2 Dashes orange bitters
Orange peel
In a mixing glass muddle an orange twist with a spoonful of sugar to extract the essential oils. Now add ice and Hennessy Black, stir until well chilled and the sugar dissolves. Strain into a Rocks glass and garnish with an orange twist.
2 oz. Hennessy Black
1 oz. Fresh lime juice
1 oz. Simple syrup
2 Mint sprigs
Club soda
In the bottom of a shaker tin muddle 1 mint sprig gently. Add Hennessy Black, lime juice and simple syrup with ice and shake until well chilled, strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice. Top with soda and garnish with mint.
1 Part Hennessy Black
4 Parts demi-sec champagne
1 Brown sugar cube
Lemon wedge
Drop a sugar cube into a champagne glass. Pour 1 part Hennessy Black over the cube and top with 4 parts champagne. Fnish with a splash of lemon.
