Cognac is a delicious French spirit, a type of brandy that is made from selected grapes and has a fine, nuanced flavor. As a luxury spirit, though, it can be a little intimidating to work with — especially as it is most often sipped neat, in its own special cognac glass no less.
However, cognac also makes for great cocktails. Its grape base makes it a natural fit with Champagne, but you needn’t be too fussy when creating a mixed drink using cognac. Instead, the brand Courvoisier offers two dead simple
There’s an Old Fashioned, which is a great way to enjoy a wide range of spirits from whiskey to rum, and of course cognac too. It just involves adding a touch of simple syrup and some bitters to let the flavors of the
So don’t be scared of cognac — try it out in cocktails and you might just become a convert.
Courvoisier Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
- 2 parts Courvoisier VSOP
- Simple Syrup
- Orange Bitters
Method:
1. Build all ingredients into an Old Fashioned glass
2. Add one large ice cube
3. Stir
4. Garnish with a large orange peel
Courvoisier & Ginger
Ingredients:
- 2 parts Courvoisier VS
- 3 parts Ginger Ale
Method:
1. Pour Courvoisier into a high ball glass
2. Fill with ice
3. Top with soda
4. Finish with a slice of lemon
