Melissa HebelerIt's hot out there, people, and it's about time that you treated yourself to a cool-down cocktail. Luckily for us, we just learned about three brand new summer signature drinks with the help of Hennessy V.S.
Jordan Bushell, Brand Ambassador for the popular cognac beverage, broke down the motto of Hennessy and how he applies it to his everyday life. "The mantra for the brand is ‘Never Stop. Never Settle,' which represents the drive to succeed. You never stop when you're fulfilling your dreams and you're never settling—you're always striving for the best," he said. With a slogan like that it's easy to see why the company has been in business for over 250 years!
Here's the fun part: Experimenting with all of the ways that you can incorporate Hennessy into your normal drink rotation. "Don't be afraid of the darkness, it's such a versatile drink it honestly blends with everything," he stated as he prepared the first cocktail. Naturally, we had to try each one to taste test for ourselves. (We know, our job is very, very difficult...)
Blood Orange Bitters:
2 oz Hennessy V.S
.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1/3oz Agave Nectar
1 oz Fresh Blood Orange
1 dash Angostura bitters
Garnish: Blood Orange Twist
Glass: Rocks
Add all liquid to a shaker tin with ice and shake until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice, garnish with a blood orange twist and serve.
Summer Slow Down:
1.5 oz Hennessy V.S
.75 oz Sloe Gin
.75 oz Fresh Meyer Lemon Juice
.5 oz Simple Syrup
4 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
Garnish: Lemon Twist
Glass: Rocks
Add all liquid to a shaker tin with ice and shake until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice, garnish with a lemon twist and serve.
(C)old Fashioned:
1.5 oz Hennessy V.S
.25 oz Amaretto
1 oz Simple Syrup
.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
4 dashes Angostura Bitters
Garnish: Lemon Twist
Glass: Rocks
Add all liquid to a shaker tin with ice and shake until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice, garnish with a lemon twist and serve.
Verdict: They were all delicious and perfect for a hot summer day! Make these drinks on your own to see what all of the hype is about first-hand. To learn more about Jordan and the newest Hennessy collaborations, check out their official site here.