It is the end of an era this week when Jon Stewart’s “The Daily Show” ends its over 16 year run. To celebrate this milestone, Courvoisier cognac’s  Exceptional Journey program is honoring Stewart in celebration of his last show–this Thursday, August 6^th— with a cocktail that pays homage to Stewart’s bartender past. 

With a nod to Stewart’s bartender past (from 1984 to 1987, Stewart bartended at Trenton Punk Club, City Gardens) the “Farewell to Stewart” drink incorporates Courvoisier VS, fresh seasonal ingredients for summertime sipping, and is topped with champagne to toast to Stewart’s success.

“Farewell to Stewart”

Ingredients:

2 parts Courvoisier® VS cognac
3/4 part blueberry, lemongrass & honey syrup*
3/4 part lemon juice
3/4 part lychee puree
1 blueberry one purple edible pansy
Top with Champagne or sparkling wine

*Ingredients for Blueberry, Lemongrass & Honey Syrup:

10 oz raw honey
5 oz water
5 stalks of lemon grass
3 pints of fresh blueberries

Method:

Build in a mixing tin, add ice and 4 blueberries, shake and pour into glass then top with Champagne. Take a large storage freezer bag, 10 oz. of raw honey, 5 oz. of water and 5 stalks of freshly cut lemon grass and 3 pints of fresh blueberries. Seal the bag with a straw in one corner to aid in removing the air from the bag, finish sealing bag with as little air as possible. Place bag into an appropriately sized plastic container. Add boiling water into the plastic container until the bag floats slightly. Seal the container to trap the steam and heat inside, leave for 45 minutes. Remove bag and shock in an ice bath. Strain syrup and save the blueberries for garnish.