SPECIAL SECTION
COGNAC
Cognac
mixing with ASK A BARTENDER
Most bartenders have a decent level of familiarity with cognac thanks to cocktails like the Sidecar, but there’s so much more to the dynamic spirit than just the classics. With its complex, layers of flavor, cognac works as a great base spirit with a wide range of ingredients and can be useful for creating both high and low abv cocktails. To learn more about mixing with this historical spirit, we turned to longtime bartender and cognac enthusiast Paula Lukas. Lukas has over 20 years behind the stick, has contributed to numerous publications in the spirits industries, and placed in countless national cocktail competitions.
Talk Of The Town INGREDIENTS
1 ¼ oz. Hine H by Hine Cognac VSOP 1 oz. Glen Moray Classic Cabernet Sauvignon Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch ½ oz. Grand Marnier ½ oz. Giffard Creme de Cacao Blanc Liqueur 3 dashes 18.21 Tart Cherry and Saffron Bitters 1 candied orange slice (for garnish) PREPARATION
Combine spirits and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until well chilled. Strain over fresh ice into a large rocks or double Old Fashioned glass. Garnish with candied orange slice.
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