For the fifth year in a row, Hennessy, the #1 Cognac in the world, has joined GRAMMY award host LL COOL J to salute the excellence and continued accomplishments of those who “Never stop. Never settle” within the entertainment, lifestyle and sports industries at his official pre-GRAMMY dinner.

To celebrate the GRAMMYS, and LL and his many achievements, here are three star-studded cocktails that are easy to recreate and serve at any award viewing party.
‘Earned It’ French 75 is a sparkling cocktail perfect for music’s biggest night
The Gagné 58 Bramble, a bold take on a classic cocktail that captures each star’s bold personality
Hennessy Stars Punch is a floral punch that represents the star in all of us – perfect for large groups

‘Earned It’ French 75

• ·         1.5 oz Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège
• ·         .5 oz Simple syrup
• ·         .75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• ·         Sparkling wine or champagne
• ·         Garnish: Lemon Twist
• ·         Glass: Flute

Method: Add all ingredients to a shaker tin with ice, except champagne. Shake to chill, strain into a flute and top with champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist.

The Gagné 58 Bramble

• ·         1.5 oz Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège
• ·         .5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• ·         4-5 Blackberries or any other berry will work
• ·         .5 oz Simple syrup
• ·         1 dash of Cassis, Chambord or another berry liqueur
• ·         Garnish: twist of Lemon
• ·         Glass: Rocks

Method: Muddle berries in the bottom of a shaker tin and add all ingredients with ice. Shake until chilled and strain into a rocks glass with crushed ice. Splash cassis over the top and garnish with lemon twist and a few blackberries.

Hennessy Stars Punch (serves 20)

• ·         1 bottle Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège
• ·         1.5 liters Grapefruit juice
• ·         1.5 cups Honey syrup (equal parts water and honey)
• ·         1 bottle Moët Chandon Brut
• ·         2 grapefruits sliced into half moons
• ·         Glass: punch bowl or other large serving vessel

Method: Add all ingredients to a large vessel, add ice and stir to combine.