Cognac is that alcoholic drink, the preference for which at all times, including today, is given by true connoisseurs of elite alcohol. A drop of cognac is pleasant to drink at any time of the day or add to coffee for taste.
What is Hennessy
Hennessy is an elite French cognac, that is, a very strong alcoholic drink. It has an amber-golden color, complex fruity-spicy aroma and taste with hints of vanilla.
The rule of four Cs should be followed when using Hennessy. Indeed, four things go very well with each other, the French names of which begin with this letter: cognac (cognac), cafe (coffee), cigare (a cigar, which in extreme cases can be replaced by a cigarette) and chocolat (chocolate). Of course, we are talking about the classic combination of cognac with coffee, cigars and chocolate, which you cannot argue about. As for, for example, lemon, it was noticed that Hennessy with lemon is undesirable, since citrus interrupts the taste of this cognac. The very tradition of snacking on cognac with lemon, and even adding sugar at the same time, was introduced by Nicholas II.
What to use Hennessy with
Some connoisseurs of cognac can drink a glass of Hennessy with ice. This is considered a perfectly acceptable combination. Drink cognac in small sips, without rushing, so you will feel every note in the bouquet. For those who prefer to drink cognac, it is recommended to do it with cherry juice. Bartenders claim that the aftertaste will remain wonderful and you will get drunk less.
According to Maurice Richard Hennessy, who owns the Hennessy trademark, this cognac is so self-sufficient that it can be drunk neat without drowning out the taste with any snack. However, cognac is a strong drink, so women and young people will most likely need to thin it. Orange juice and syrup are good for this. According to the creator of the drink, cognac, in principle, cannot be spoiled by anything.
According to the rules, cognac is not drunk with meals. This drink should be given enough time, otherwise it will not be possible to understand the full depth of its taste. Traditionally, Hennessy is served after meals, before coffee or tea, or with coffee.
The tradition of drinking Hennessy with coffee came to us from the West. If you serve cognac with coffee, then it is not forbidden to offer marmalade, nuts, grapes, strawberries with whipped cream as an appetizer. Ladies can be offered ice cream or soufflé. Hennessy should be slightly above room temperature when served. To do this, after it is poured into glasses, they should be slightly warmed with your hands. There are special glasses for cognac - snifters.
