All over the world, a new generation of mixologists, in search of authenticity and new flavors, is taking pleasure in highlighting Cognac and its incredible aromatic palette.
This eau-de-vie of rare elegance, the result of multiple skills, brings sweetness and freshness to cocktail creations. Used since the 19th century in the very first cocktails and at the origin of great classics, Cognac is constantly reinventing itself and inspiring as never before.
THE HISTORY OF COGNAC in cocktails
1800 : Mint Julep
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Country: United States
Cognac, fresh mint and sugar.
1830 : Sazerac
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Country: United States
Cognac, sugar, Peychaud’s bitter, Absinthe La Fée Parisian, Lemon.
1840 : Brandy Crusta
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Country: United States (New Orleans)
Cognac, sugar, bitters and lemon zest.
1860: Cognac Collins
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Country: United Kingdom (London)
Cognac, lemon juice, sugar, and sparkling water.
1880: Horse’s Neck
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Country: United States
Cognac, ginger ale, aromatic bitters and lemon zest.
1900: Stinger
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Country: United States (New York)
Cognac, mint cream.
1920 : Sidecar
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Country : France
Cognac, fresh lemon juice, and triple sec.
1940: Alexander Cognac
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Europe
Cognac, liquid cream and cocoa cream.
2008 : Cognac Summit
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Country : France
Cognac, lemonade, slices of ginger, piece of cucumber and lemon zest.
Ready to prepare cognac-based cocktails?
You can find your style and inspiration in this palette of cognac cocktails on cognac.fr
Don’t drink and drive. Enjoy responsibly.