Hennessey Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Prepare honey syrup

   If you don't have honey syrup ready, make it quickly by mixing equal parts honey and very hot water until fully combined. Cool to room temperature before using. Measure 0.5 oz for the recipe.

2. 2

   Dry shake (if using egg white)

   Add the cognac, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup, orange curaçao, bitters, and the half egg white to a cocktail shaker without ice. Seal and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds to emulsify and build a foamy texture.

3. 3

   Wet shake

   Open the shaker, add a generous handful of ice (about 1 cup). Seal and shake vigorously again for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is cold to the touch and the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.

4. 4

   Strain and serve

   Double-strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe or rocks glass. This removes ice shards and any coagulated egg white for a smooth texture.

5. 5

   Garnish

   Express an oil of a lemon twist over the drink by holding the twist over the glass and giving it a sharp bend, then drop the twist into the cocktail as garnish.

6. 6

   Notes and variations

   No egg white? Skip the dry shake and proceed with the wet shake only. For a boozier version reduce lemon juice to 0.5 oz. Substitute maple syrup (equal parts) for honey syrup for a richer flavor. Use high-quality cognac for best results.