When you say, Cognac, the most common style of drinking it is straight up or on the rocks.. what if, there was more to it?
For those that dont know where Cognac comes from.. it starts from the grapes, just like most spirits… the next step is for the grapes to become brandy… not just any brandy, but this needs to come from the region of Cognac, which is in Western France, aged for at least 2 years in French oak barrels and have an alcohol content of 40%
Martell is one of the oldest and most established cognac houses in France, having been producing premium cognacs since 1715. Founded by Jean Martell, the brand became renowned for its superior cognac in the 20th century and patronized by royals such King George V, Prince Rainer and Grace Kelly. Today, Martell’s incomparable line of cognacs and spirits continue to capture the hearts and palates of those who prefer fine drinks.
Here are some mixes you can use.
Cognac Cocktail Recipes by Martell®
SIDECAR
This cocktail was invented in France, likely at the Carlton Hotel in Cannes (French Riviera). It became an instant hit in London. In 1922, Robert Vermeire from the Embassy Club published the first recipe in Cocktails – How to Mix Them.
Ingredients:
45 ml Martell VSOP
20 ml triple sec
15 ml lemon juice
Orange peel
Pour all ingredients into the cocktail shaker. Shake well until the metal gets frosted. Strain into a coupe glass. Twist an orange peel over the drink and discard.
Mint Julep
A Julep is an ancient medicinal solution that was used in France in the 1600s. In 1784, it became a proper drink in Virginia, mainly consumed by sugar plantations workers. The first recipe of a ‘Mint Julep’ with brandy appears in 1833 in Transatlantic Sketches, by Captain J.E. Alexander. In 1862, the master Jerry Thomas indicates to use Cognac for the Mint Julep in How to Mix Drinks. The Mint Julep has since then become a favorite summer American drink.
CURIOUS JULEP
Ingredients:
50 ml Martell VSOP
10-12 fresh mint leaves
10 ml sugar syrup
Press the mint leaves in a julep cup with a flat end barspoon or a muddler. Add Martell and sugar syrup.
Fill with crushed ice. Stir well until the cup is well frosted. Garnish with a mint bouquet.
Out of the 3, I like the Mint Julep the best… It has a sweet, minty taste without taking away the flavorful taste of Cognac. Martell Cognac has significantly been getting more and more traction in the Philippines in the past few months and on the move with more meet and greets with their Brand Ambassador Pierre Boyer to show what else you can do with Martell Cognac than just on the rocks..
