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Hennessey V.s. Recipe

Inspired by Anjou Restaurant
Time10m
Serves1

Make Hennessey V.s. Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Optional (serve & finish)

Method

Cocktail

1

Make honey syrup (if needed)

Combine equal parts honey and hot water (for this recipe: 0.5 oz honey + 0.5 oz hot water), stir until fully dissolved and cool briefly. Measure 0.5 oz for the cocktail.

2

Mix the cocktail

Add 2 oz Hennessy V.S., 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz honey syrup and 2 dashes Angostura bitters to a cocktail shaker.

3

Shake with ice

Fill the shaker with ice, cap, and shake vigorously for about 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is chilled (this chills and slightly dilutes the drink).

4

Prepare glass

Place a large ice cube in a rocks glass (or fill with fresh ice). If using club soda, add the ice after—otherwise add the large cube now.

5

Strain

Double-strain the shaken cocktail into the prepared glass over the large ice cube (or fresh ice).

6

Optional finish

If you prefer a lighter, slightly effervescent drink, top with about 1 oz club soda and give a gentle stir to combine.

7

Garnish

Express the oils of an orange peel over the drink by holding the peel over the glass and giving it a quick twist, then run the peel around the rim and drop it into the glass. Optionally add a Luxardo or brandied cherry on a pick.

8

Serve

Serve immediately while cold. Sip and enjoy the Hennessy-forward profile balanced by honey and bright lemon with aromatic bitters.