Hennessy Cognac?!
Hennessy Cognac?
I just turned 21 a few weeks ago, and I bought some choice liquors and beers. Im not a real "experienced" drinker, yet. So my question is, what can I do with my cognac other than on the rocks? I'm not really that fond of the flavor yet, so what can I mix it with for the alcohol to take effect, and somewhat distract me from the what I think is an awful taste.
Additional Details3 weeks ago
My Hennessy is Very Special grade, and I keep it at room temp.
Answers:
3 weeks ago
My Hennessy is Very Special grade, and I keep it at room temp.
What grade of Hennessy did you get?
The lowest grade of Hennessy is VS or Very Special.
Next is VSOP or Very Superior Old Pale. This is the lowest grade of Cognac I would drink.
The next grade is XO or eXtra Old. This is the grade I generally buy and drink.
There are higher grades, and when I can afford them, I drink them.
Cognac should be drunk at room temperature and from a snifter. Cognac needs to be slightly warmed in order release its full aroma and flavor.
If you want something for a mixed drink, I would suggest you use a much cheaper brandy.
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http://www.hennessy.com/
If you are trying to adjust to the taste try mixing it with 7Up of something like Zima. Also OJ can be very good.
Make one of my favorite drinks, An Incredible Hulk! Hpnotiq is a bright blue (glows in black light) liquor that, when mixed with Hennessey, makes a green drink.
Very easy to mix and even easier to drink.
* 2 oz Hpnotiq
* 2 oz Cognac (Hennessy)
cognac should be at room temp and you should put it in a snifter so that you get the aroma of the cognac as you sip it....
if you have vodka here is something you can try....use frozen orange juice or apple juice....use one less can of water then the can calls for.....mix it....add a shot of vodka to a glass of ice and then fill the class with the orange juice or apple juice...and enjoy......
Try this: Put a wide mouth coffee mug full of water in the microwave for two minutes, then rest the snifter (or wine glass if you don't have one) of cognac on its side on the mug for about a minute, letting the steam from the mug heat the glass. Then take sips of it and return it to it's "resting place". As you are drinking make sure to inhale the aroma (through your mouth, not your nose.), you will find that it almost evaporates on your tongue.
If you don't like it don't waste it by mixing. Cognac is meant to be drank straight. Leave it for your friends
make it in my way
prepare a lemon wheel and poke 6 pieces of clove in it.place them in a brandy balloon.Add 2 spoons of honey,then pour 6cl of cognac and add some hot water
now enjoy it , you will LOVE it baby.