This weekend’s Academy Awards are the perfect time for entertaining. Whether hosting a screening party for friends or simply cozying up on the couch for the show, these  Courvoisier Cognac cocktails  will help you toast to the evening’s winners in style. 

The cocktails below are evocative of the exceptional journeys and triumphs experienced by some of this year’s most talked about nominees, such as Leonardo DiCaprio for his outstanding performance in “The Revenant;” Michael Fassbender‘s portrayal in “Steve Jobs;” Matt Damon in “The Martian;” and Sylvester Stallone in “Creed.”

The Fighter
1 ½ parts Courvoisier VSOP Cognac
½ part Cherry Heering Liqueur
6 Black Cherries
Dash of Simple Syrup
Soda Water

Mint to garnish

Muddle the cherries in a mixing glass before adding all the other ingredients. Shake well and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.

Top with soda and garnish with a sprig of mint and a single cherry.

Apple of My Eye
1 part Courvoisier VSOP Cognac
1 part Fresh Lemon Sour
½ part DeKuyper Apricot Brandy
4 parts Apple Cider

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

Garnish with a lemon spiral twist and a dash of fresh ground cinnamon.

Zero Gravity
½ part Courvoisier VSOP Cognac

Fill Glass with Champagne

1 Sugar Cube (optional)

Serve in a champagne flute.

Courvoisier One-Two Punch
2 parts Courvoisier VS Cognac
1 part Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice
½ part Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
½ part Honey Syrup

Mix all ingredients in punch bowl with sliced grapefruit & lemon wheels. Serve over fresh ice.