One of the simple joys of summer is enjoying the outdoors in a  good company and the delicious drink in hand. Since we care about our customers and we love summer, in today’s post, we’d like to share 5 Hennessy Cognac Cocktails you should make this summer. Keep reading and let us know which one is your favorite!

5 Hennessy Cocktails to Make This Summer

Hennessy Mule Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Hennessy Very Special
• 3.5 oz ginger beer
• Garnish: lime wedge and/or fresh ginger slice

Method:

Mint Julep Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 1.75 Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège
• 8 mint leaves
• ½ oz simple syrup
• Fresh mint on branch to garnish

Method:

Place the mint leaves in a tall Julep glass and gently press with a pestle to release flavors. Add the other ingredients along with crushed ice. Mix vigorously with a bar spoon. Complete with crushed ice to fill and garnish with a sprig of mint.

Hennessy Sunset Punch Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 11 oz Hennessy Very Special
• 17 oz water
• 5 oz Gin 
• 2 oz orange liqueur
• 2 cups simple syrup or 3 cups sugar 
• 9 oz lemon juice
• 4 oz Hibiscus Grenadine 
• 1 grapefruit cut into ½ wheels 
• 1 orange sliced into wheels 
• 2 lemons cut into wheels 
• 2 limes cut into wheels 
• 20 dashes orange bitters or other citrus bitters

Method:

Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Stir to dissolve the sugar as much as possible. Add a large block of ice to chill the punch before serving.

French 75 Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Hennessy Very Special
• 0.5 oz Simple syrup
• 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
• Top with sparkling wine or champagne
• Garnish: lemon twist

Method:

Build directly in a flute glass.Top with champagne and garnish with a lemon twist.