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Grand Hennessy Recipe

Grand Hennessy Recipe

Olivia Brooks
Shake up luxury in a glass with the Grand Hennessy Recipe. Cognac, Grand Marnier, and lemon juice combine for a cocktail that’s elegant and refreshing.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger (or a shot glass, that is what you happen to have)
  • Orange squeezer (or your hands, it does not matter, here)
  • Cocktail strainer
  • Chilled coupe or martini glass

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Cognac Hennessy smooth and rich, the star of the show
  • 1 oz Grand Marnier gives it that orangey sweetness and richness
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice balanced and bright
  • Ice sufficient to shake till frosty
  • Garnish: lemon slice or orange peel twist.

Instructions
 

  • Add ice to your cocktail shaker.
  • Add Hennessy, Grand Marnier, and lemon juice.
  • Shake it the way you want it- 15 to 20 seconds till the shaker becomes icy cold.
  • Pour into ice, pour into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
  • Serve with an orange peel twist or a slice of lemon.
  • Sip and shut your eyes and feel like a lady.
Keyword Grand Hennessy Recipe