Hennessy has just released a new V.S 2021 Limited Edition in partnership with world-renowned dance duo, Les Twins. The self-taught, multi-talented choreographers and fashionistas collaborated with Hennessy to translate the Cognac-making process into a unique artistic expression for the V.S 2021 Limited Edition release.

Laurent and Larry Bourgeois, the hip-hop duo dance sensation, have garnered international acclaim as the first winners of World of Dance and featured dancers in world tours with Beyoncé. They are recognized as pioneers of a new style of movement.

Utilizing motion capture technology, Hennessy preserved the exhilarating energy of an inspired live freestyle dance performance from Les Twins and transposed the digital images into an original design.

 For the first time ever, the annual Hennessy V.S Limited Edition release is represented by two complementary graphic designs: each bottle features a likeness of either Laurent or Larry, captured digitally, with their signature energy. The packaging also includes a QR code that opens up the many facets of urban and hip-hop movement for an immersive experience. 

In 2021, Hennessy Very Special pays tribute to its pioneering collaboration with Laurent and Larry Bourgeois with two new cocktail creations.
The LIL BEAST COCKTAIL (Laurent) and the CA BLAZE COCKTAIL (Larry) were composed by a mixologist friend of Hennessy, who worked side by side with Les Twins, drawing inspiration from their incredible energy and the many facets of their groundbreaking “Move Out Loud” collaboration.

At home in France, Les Twins’ remarkable ascent have made them household names. To introduce them to a broader, international audience, the mixologist Clément Faure translated each one’s personality through Hennessy Very Special, accentuated with special ingredients. “Larry and Laurent are identical and unique onstage, but they’re very different in life. It’s those nuances that I wanted to interpret in cocktails that reflect their individual character.”

The Hennessy V.S 2021 Limited Edition by Les Twins will be available on shelves beginning August 2021 (SRP $42 per 750ml bottle).  

Larry Bourgeois With his cocktail Ca Blaze

Ca Blaze
The vibrant, punchy “Ca Blaze” cocktail nods to the speed and precision of the artist’s legwork. A fizzy cocktail with floral, spicy accents, it showcases the full-bod​y​ of Hennessy Very Special, offset by notes of vanilla and elderflower, which has a litchi-like tinge. For Larry those aromas resonated with childhood memories. Topped with ginger beer, the cocktail has both kick and fizz, while lime juice contrasts sweetness with a bright, fresh finish.

1 oz Hennessy Very Special (30ml)
½ oz Vanilla syrup (15ml)
0.4 oz Elderflower liqueur (12ml)
0.8 oz Lime juice (25ml)
1.3 oz Ginger beer (40ml)
Lime wedge

Step 1: In a shaker, combine all liquids except ginger beer and shake it.
Step 2: Fill a glass with ice cubes and strain into a tumbler.
Step 3: Top with ginger beer. Step 4: Garnish with lime wedge.

Laurent Bourgeois enjoys Lil Beast cocktail

Lil Beast
The more reserved “Lil Beast” cocktail by Laurent combines power and softness in flavors evoking his suave, flowing style. The warm, torrefied aromas of Hennessy Very Special are complemented by gourmet notes of almond and nutmeg recalling French pastries, counterbalanced by the acidic tang of lemon juice.

1.5 oz Hennessy Very Special (50ml)
0.4 oz Almond syrup (10ml)
0.7 oz Lemon juice (20ml)
Grated Nutmeg
½ Egg white
Step 1: Pour all liquids into a shaker and add egg white. Shake vigorously to emulsify (without ice).
Step 2: Grate nutmeg into the shaker in two or three swift, smooth strokes. Give the mixture one last shake with fresh ice.
Step 3: Strain into a coupe glass.
Step 4: Garnish with grated nutmeg.