Cognac Summit | The Cocktail Project
Cognac Summit | The Cocktail Project
Cognac Summit | The Cocktail Project

Cognac Summit

1 1/2 parts Courvoisier® VSOP Cognac1 Lime peel4 thin slices of fresh Ginger2 parts Lemon-Lime Soda1 long peice of Cucumber peel
Prepare directly in the glass. Place the lime zest and ginger slices in the glass. Pour in 3/4 parts of Cognac. Lightly press the lime and ginger 2 to 3 times using a pestle. Half fill the glass with ice. Stir well for 5 seconds using a bar spoon. Pour in 3/4 parts of Cognac. Add lemon-lime soda and the cucumber peel. Stir well for 5 seconds using bar spoon.
Ladies and gents, give a warm welcome to the most sophisticated cognac cocktail around. Discerning, elegant and complex, Courvoisier® VSOP perfectly balances the tart and spicy flavors of lime and ginger. Garnish with a cucumber peel and be prepared to impress each and every guest.

QUICK FACTS

MAIN SPIRIT

Cognac

FLAVOR

Sweet

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

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ingredients

  • 1 1/2 parts Courvoisier® VSOP Cognac
  • 1 Lime peel
  • 4 thin slices of fresh Ginger
  • 2 parts Lemon-Lime Soda
  • 1 long peice of Cucumber peel

Instructions

Prepare directly in the glass. Place the lime zest and ginger slices in the glass. Pour in 3/4 parts of Cognac. Lightly press the lime and ginger 2 to 3 times using a pestle. Half fill the glass with ice. Stir well for 5 seconds using a bar spoon. Pour in 3/4 parts of Cognac. Add lemon-lime soda and the cucumber peel. Stir well for 5 seconds using bar spoon.
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