Cognac Forms of Consumption

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Further to Friday's tasting, more ideas

Note only the younger Cognac is used in a cocktail.

Cognac straight At the end of a meal, at times you may feel the need of prolonging a privileged moment. Appreciate then the great value of a Cognac served in a "tulip" or a "balloon" shaped glass and take your time to discover the richness of its aroma and the subtleties of its flavor.

Cognac glace dans un verre tumbler - © Gérard MartronIced Cognac

Before your meal, discover a matchless oenological experience.

2 cl (0.67 oz.) of VSOP Cognac
A few ice cubes


Cognac café - © Gérard MartronCoffee and Cognac

In a "tulip" or "balloon" shaped glass, as an accompaniment to a dessert or as a digestif, all the senses are aroused.

2 cl (0.67 oz.) of XO Cognac to enjoy together with an excellent coffee.

Cognac & desseert - © Gérard MartronDessert and Cognac

2 cl (0.67 oz.) of an XO or VSOP Cognac together with a chocolate or almond dessert, an apricot or orange pie, crème brûlée, a floating island, or any other sweet of your choice will reveal all the subtle flavors of the dessert and the Cognac.


Cognac may also surprise you. It blends harmoniously with sparkling water or tonic water and makes the perfect appetizer to be enjoyed with friends. A few suggestions of long drinks Cognac:

These new ways of enjoying Cognac are appreciated around the world, especially in the United States and Japan, country where Cognac is very popular and may be served in different ways at different times of the day: as a long drink on a summer afternoon or as the main drink for a refined meal.

Cognac nature dans un verre tulipe - © Gérard MartronCognac & Tonic

2 cl (0.67 oz) of VS or VSOP Cognac
6 to 8 cl (2 to 2.70 oz) of tonic to your taste
A few ice cubes




Cognac nature dans un verre tulipe - © Gérard MartronCognac Ginger ale

2 cl (0.67 oz) of VS Cognac
6 to 8 cl (2 to 2.70 oz) of ginger ale to your taste
A few ice cubes



Cognac nature dans un verre tulipe - © Gérard MartronCognac Float

2 cl (0.67 oz) of VS Cognac
10 cl (3.35 oz) of a soda
A few ice cubes

Pour the soda, and then delicately pour the VSOP Cognac so it remains at the surface.

Cognac nature dans un verre tulipe - © Gérard MartronCognac Orange

2 cl (0.67 oz) of VS Cognac
Fresh orange juice to your taste
A few ice cubes
Embellish with an orange rind.



Other Cognac cocktails are also popular, please click here for additional suggestions.

Source:
Bureau National Interprofessionnel Du Cognac

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