Hennessy Cognac is one of the most celebrated and sophisticated spirits in the world. Produced in the Cognac region of France, this twice-distilled cognac is made from Ugni Blanc grapes and is enjoyed with a mixer as a long drink. As we head towards the festive season, it is worth adding sipping on cognac cocktails – at home or at your favourite bar – to your list of things to do.
Khomotso Ledwaba, brand manager of Hennessy SA, says:
We are excited to put a twist on this summer. Jordan Bushell, Hennessy Global Ambassador of Mixology is visiting the country to educate us about making the perfect cognac cocktail!
Bushell is promoting Hennessy’s new festive season cocktail shaker pack.
He says Hennessy Very Special (VS) is a great ingredient for cocktails because of the intensity of its fruit flavour and the fact that it is aged in French Oak. “Cocktails made from cognac are fuller and more complex than those made from other liquors. Cognac pairs exceptionally well with ginger ale (in Cognac, France, this drink is a staple: Cognac, three parts ginger ale, ice and a citrus garnish), bitters, citrus, dry champagne, mint, lemonade and sugar syrup.
Use it to create a range of wonderful Hennessy cocktails including one of Bushell’s favourites: The Hennessy Orange Sour.
Try this at home with a Hennessy cocktail shaker pack:
- 45 ml Hennessy V.S. Cognac
- 15 ml squeezed Orange Juice
- 20 ml fresh Lemon Juice
20 ml Simple Syrup
- Egg white (optional)
- Orange twist, for garnish
Directions
- Add all liquid to a shaker tin with ice and shake until chilled
- Strain into a rocks glass with ice
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
The Hennessy special edition cocktail shaker pack is available in Makro and Pick n Pay from R429.
