When it comes to cognac, Hennessy is a great addition to its popularity in China. Its vs, vsop and xo are common cognacs on the wine table. Regarding the drinking method of Hennessy Cognac, folk drinks include pure drinking, adding water, adding ice, and mixing with Sprite and black tea. What is the difference between these drinks?
1, pure drink: better enjoy the original taste, the most elegant
The so-called pure drink is to drink Hennessy without mixing anything else. Many times it can be drunk with a glass of ice water, and when you have finished drinking a small sip of Hennessy, you can drink another sip of ice water. This awakens the taste buds to better taste the next sip of wine.
Because Hennessy Cognac has an alcohol content of up to 40 degrees, it is difficult for the average person to adapt to the strong feeling of pure drinking. Pure drinks are more suitable for a good quality aged Hennessy xo, consumers can better enjoy its original taste and sweet and strong aroma.
2, add water, add ice: release aroma, the most professional
At professional tasting, tasters usually add a little water to Hennessy Cognac, which is good for releasing the aroma. But if there is too much water, it will destroy the aroma of the wine.
Of course, in bars, some people also choose to add ice cubes to the wine. As the ice melts, Hennessy's aroma and taste will slowly change, which is worth looking forward to and experiencing. However, it should be noted that excessive refrigeration will inhibit the emanating of delicate aromas.
It should be noted that adding water and ice is more suitable for vs or vsop level Hennessy.
3, with Sprite and Coke: good taste, but hurt the stomach, the most dick silk
Sprite and Coke are the most common way to drink Chinese sprite and cola in wine or spirits, because most Chinese still like sweetness, do not like bitterness, and tend to be soft and smooth in terms of taste, not like difficulty. However, Hennessy is also a masterpiece of spirits, and adding something else will inevitably destroy its purity and original flavor. Therefore, to exchange Sprite and Coke, it would be more economical to use Hennessy low-end product vs or vsop.
It should be reminded that this drinking method is very hurtful to the body. From the perspective of the digestive system, the carbon dioxide gas released by carbonated drinks in the stomach will force alcohol to enter the small intestine quickly. The small intestine absorbs alcohol much faster than the stomach, which increases the damage.
4, mixed with ice red (green) tea: the taste is close to the people, the most popular
In Hennessy, iced or green tea is mixed to dilute the taste of its spirits. This drinking method is more common in bars, and by stirring it well, you can feel that the taste of tea and the taste of alcohol are perfectly combined, closer to the public taste. However, this drinking method, like Coke and Sprite, not only destroys the original flavor of the wine, but also hurts the stomach. Or the saying: if you must mix it with iced tea, then use Hennessy vs vs vs.op!
5, mix cocktails: fashion trends, the most creative
Spirits can also be used to make cocktails, and Hennessy is no exception, but usually Hennessy vs. vs. vsop are better suited for cocktails. Trendy, creative cocktail preparation methods include:
(1) Hennessy Cranberry Special Drink
Directions: Pour Hennessy Cognac into a tall cup, add ice cubes (fill the cup) and pour cranberry juice over it. Garnish with lime horns.
(2) Hennessy Apple Special Drink
Directions: Use a teaspoon to place brown sugar in a large low wine glass, pour 1/3 of Hennessy Cognac over it and stir slowly. After about 30 seconds, add a piece of ice and continue stirring for 30 seconds. Sprinkle the lemon zest rolled into a spiral and let it fall into the cup. Afterwards, add apple liqueur and two ice cubes and lemon bitters, stirring and garnishing with fresh apple slices.
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