Celebrate Father’s Day with HENNESSY
05 Jun 2016 by Jose Eledra in Cuisine, Fame, General, Gift Guide, Home, Pleasure, Products, Spirits
Father’s Day is a V.S. occasion – very special — and a great excuse to raise a glass to papá. What better gift than the Hennessy V.S Gift Set. Or push the limits of your traditional drinks by toasting the most important man in your life with these simple and refreshing Hennessy cocktails inspired by some beloved aguas frescas, full of bright fruit flavor. Never stop. Never settle. And celebrate dad all day, everyday, but especially this June 19.
HENNESSY PIÑA FRESCA (pictured on top)
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz Hennessy V.S
.5 oz Chambord or another berry liqueur
5 oz Pineapple aqua fresca * recipe to follow
Garnish: Pineapple Wedge
Glass: Collins
Pineapple Aqua Fresca
4 cups water
4 cups chopped Pineapple pieces
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 oz lime juice
DIRECTIONS
Add all ingredients to a Collins glass with ice and garnish with a ½ Pineapple wedge. Pineapple Aqua Fresca: 4 cups water 4 cups chopped Pineapple pieces 3 tablespoons white sugar 1 oz lime juice
HENNESSY SANDIA FRESCA
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz Hennessy Black
.5 oz ginger liqueur
5 oz Watermelon Mint aqua fresca * recipe to follow
Garnish: Mint sprig and watermelon wedge
Glass: Collins
*Watermelon Mint Aqua Fresca
4 cups water
4 cups chopped Watermelon (1 inch cubes)
8 mint sprigs
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 oz lime juice
DIRECTIONS
Add all ingredients to a Collins glass with ice and garnish with mint sprig and a watermelon wedge. Watermelon Mint Aqua Fresca Method: combine all ingredients in a container, stir until sugar is dissolved and let sit for minimum 6 hours to allow flavor maceration, chill to serve.
HENNESSY MELON FRESCA
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz Hennessy V.S
.5 oz Elderflower liqueur
5 oz Cantaloupe aqua fresca * recipe to follow
Garnish: Cantaloupe wedge and Cantaloupe ball
Glass: Collins
Cantaloupe Aqua Fresca
4 cups water
4 cups chopped Cantaloupe (1 inch cubes)
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 oz lime juice
DIRECTIONS
Add all ingredients to a Collins glass with ice and garnish with a Cantaloupe wedge Cantaloupe ball. Cantaloupe Aqua Fresca: Combine all ingredients in a container, stir until sugar is dissolved and let sit for minimum 6 hours to allow flavor maceration, chill to serve.