As Valentine’s Day approaches we’re excited to share a collection of cocktails from Hennessy, the world’s best selling cognac, that cater to the romantic, sweet and fun nature of February 14th.

Whether it’s the Cozy Up Cocktail, the classic French 75 Cocktail, or the elegant Between the Sheets Cocktail, these drinks are a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your partner, your friends or enjoyed by yourself. 

VALENTINE’S DAY RECIPES 

The Cozy Up Cocktail  (above)
Ingredients: 

·       1.5 oz Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège 

·       1 oz Honey Syrup 

·       1 oz Lemon juice 

·       3 Pieces of Ginger 

·       1 Soda water or water 

·       1 Cinnamon stick 

Recipe: 

1.     Muddle 3 pieces of Ginger in a shaker. 

2.     Add the ingredients (except the soda) and ice. 

3.     Shake and strain into glass. 

4.     Add soda water. 

5.     Garnish with smoked cinnamon stick. 

The Hennessy Dirty Shirley
Ingredients: 

·       1oz Hennessy V.S  

·       ½ oz Dry Vermouth  

·       ½ oz Grenadine  

·       2 dashes of Scrappy’s lime bitters (optional) 

Recipe: 

·       Pour all ingredients into an iced collins glass, top with lemon-lime soda.  

·       Gently stir to incorporate. 

·       Garnish lime wheel and brandied cherry 

 Created by Sean Johnson, Hennessy Ambassador New York 

French Kiss
Ingredients: 

·       1.5 oz Hennessy Very Special or Hennessy V.S.O.P 

·       0.5 oz Simple syrup 

·       0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 

·       0.5 oz Raspberry puree 

·       1 Top with sparkling wine or champagne 

·       1 Lemon Twist 

·       1 Raspberry  

Recipe: 

·       Add all ingredients except champagne to the mixing tin with ice. 

·       Shake until chilled. 

·       Strain into a wine glass. 

·       Top with champagne. 

·       Garnish with lemon twist and a raspberry. 

 A fun twist on the French 75 recommended by Jacqueline Sanabia, Hennessy Ambassador Florida 

Between the Sheets
Ingredients: 

·       1 oz Hennessy Very Special 

·       1 oz Rum 

·       1 oz Orange Curacao™ 

·       0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 

·       1 Lemon Twist 

Recipe: 

·       Add all liquids to a cocktail shaker with ice. 

·       Shake until chilled. Strain into a Coupe or Martini glass. 

·       Garnish with a lemon twist. 

The French 75
Ingredients: 

·       1.5 oz Hennessy Very Special or Hennessy V.S.O.P 

·       0.5 oz Simple syrup 

·       0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 

·       1 Top with sparkling wine or champagne 

·       1 Lemon Twist 

Recipe: 

·       Build directly in a Flute glass. 

·       Top with Champagne and garnish with a lemon twist.