Using Basic Mixers
Try a Rémy with ginger ale for a classic mixer. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes to chill your drink before pouring in 1 shot, or 1 ⁄2 fluid ounces (44 ml), of your Rémy Martin cognac. Pour your favorite brand of ginger ale into the glass up to the rim and slowly stir it with a long spoon. Put a slice or wedge of lemon in the glass to add notes of citrus to your drink. You can also use lime as a garnish since it will complement the flavor of the ginger ale.Tip: Avoid shaking your drink to mix it since ginger ale is carbonated and will make a mess if you agitate it too much.
Combine Rémy Martin with ginger beer for a spicier drink. Ginger beer has a more prominent flavor than ginger ale, so it gives your drink an extra kick. Start by putting large chunks or crushed ice in your glass until it’s filled to the top. Add 1 fluid ounce (30 ml) of your Rémy cognac to the glass before filling the rest with your ginger beer. Cut off a 1 in × 2 in (2.5 cm × 5.1 cm) piece of lime zest and dunk it in your drink to enhance the ginger’s flavor. You can use alcoholic ginger beer if you want to make your drink more potent. Add ⁄2 fluid ounce (15 ml) of lime juice to your drink and serve it in a copper mug for a French take on a Moscow mule.
Mix your cognac with tonic water for a refreshing flavor. Add 1–2 large ice cubes to your drink before pouring in 1 ⁄4 fluid ounces (52 ml) of your cognac. Fill the rest of the glass with tonic water so there’s about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space between the drink and the rim. Drop in a fresh lemon wedge to give your drink a citrusy taste. Tonic water has a naturally bitter flavor, but the sweetness of the cognac will help balance out the taste. Use a short burgundy wine glass that has a wide bowl to help open up the flavors even more. While you don’t need one for your drink, you may notice slight differences in flavor if you use a different glass.
Make a VIP with Rémy Martin and pineapple juice for a tropical drink. If you like sweeter cocktails, then the VIP may be the right choice for you. Fill a tall, cylindrical highball glass up to the top with ice cubes. Put 1 fluid ounce (30 ml) of Rémy Martin in the glass before you fill the rest with pineapple juice. Push a wedge of fresh pineapple on the glass’s rim or drop it directly in the drink to add more flavor. You can usually buy pineapple juice from your local grocery store, but you can also use fresh pineapple juice. If you want a garnish that’s more decorative, take one of the leaves from a fresh pineapple and set it in the glass.
Mixing Cognac-Based Cocktails
Make a Sidecar for a refreshing citrus cocktail. Add ⁄2 fluid ounce (15 ml) of lemon juice, 1 fluid ounce (30 ml) of Cointreau, which is an orange liqueur, and 1 ⁄4 fluid ounces (37 ml) of Rémy Martin into a cocktail shaker along with a few ice cubes. Seal the container and shake it vigorously so the liquids thoroughly combine and chill. Hold a cocktail strainer against the shaker while you pour your drink into a stemmed champagne glass with a shallow bowl. Add a slice of lemon zest to help bring out the citrus flavors even more. Avoid serving a Sidecar over ice since it will dilute the flavor and won’t taste as strong.Tip: If you want to add a sweet and spicy flavor to your Sidecar, coat half of the rim with sugar and add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the drink before you mix it.
Combine Rémy, bitters, and sugar to make a classic Sazerac. Put a sugar cube, 2 dashes of aromatic bitters, and a splash of water in a large glass you can use for mixing. Mash the sugar cube in the liquid with a spoon or muddler until it’s mostly dissolved. Add 2 fluid ounces (59 ml) of Rémy Martin and 2–3 ice cubes to the glass before stirring it thoroughly. Place 2-3 ice cubes in a separate tumbler glass and pour a splash of absinthe over them. Swirl the absinthe in the glass before dumping it out and pouring in your Sazerac. A muddler is similar to a pestle and is used for mashing ingredients. You can buy one online or at a kitchen supply store. If you want to add a sour twist to your Sazerac, rub the rim of the glass with lemon zest.
Try making a Baptiste for something that’s fruity and aromatic. Fill a tall glass up to the rim with ice cubes. Pour in 1 ⁄4 fluid ounces (52 ml) of Rémy Martin, ⁄3 fluid ounce (20 ml) of lemon juice, ⁄3 fluid ounce (20 ml) of maple syrup, and a dash of orange bitters and swirl the glass to help mix them. Fill the rest of the glass with alcoholic French cider and enjoy your drink while it’s still cold. Add a twist of orange zest to the drink to help enhance the sweet and sour flavors in the drink.
Enjoy a Fleurissimo for a celebratory drink. Use a coupe glass made for champagne that has a wide, shallow bowl. Drop a sugar cube in the bottom of the glass and splash it with aromatic bitters to help it dissolve. Add ⁄2 fluid ounce (15 ml) of Rémy Martin cognac and ⁄6 fluid ounce (4.9 ml) of crème de violet liqueur to the glass. Fill the rest of the glass with your choice of champagne before topping your cocktail with a rose petal. A Fleurissimo cocktail has notes of sweet and floral flavors. Leave the sugar cube on the bottom of the glass since it will dissolve in your drink over time and help add sweetness.
Brew a Hot Toddy if you want a relaxing hot beverage. Combine 1 ⁄2 fluid ounces (44 ml) of simple syrup with 2 fluid ounces (59 ml) of Rémy Martin cognac in a tall mug. Bring 4 fluid ounces (120 ml) of water to a boil before pouring it into the mug with your other ingredients. Stir your drink with a spoon so all of the ingredients mix together well. Garnish your drink with a cinnamon stick, cloves, and a slice of lemon to add more aromatics. A Hot Toddy makes a great evening drink during cold weather. You don’t need to add cinnamon and cloves to your drink, but it may help bring out subtle flavors from your cognac.
Prepare a “Corpse Reviver” for its strong and bold flavors. Add 1 fluid ounce (30 ml) of Rémy Martin, 1 fluid ounce (30 ml) of apple brandy, and ⁄2 fluid ounce (15 ml) of sweet vermouth in a mixing glass. Drop in a few ice cubes before stirring your drink so it can chill. Strain your drink into a shallow cocktail glass to serve it. A Corpse Reviver has a very boozy taste, so you may not enjoy it if you like more subtle flavors. Try adding orange zest as a garnish to enhance the taste of your cocktail.
Trying Cognac in Classic Cocktails
Use Rémy Martin in an Old Fashioned to update a classic cocktail. Start by putting a brown sugar cube, 2 dashes of aromatic bitters, and a splash of water in a tumbler glass. Mash the sugar into the liquid using a spoon or a muddler until it’s completely combined with the bitters and water. Pour 1 ⁄4 fluid ounces (52 ml) of Rémy Martin into the glass before dropping in 3–4 ice cubes to keep your drink cold. Put orange zest in your Old Fashioned to give it more citrus notes. If you don’t have a brown sugar cube, you can use 1 packed teaspoon (3.5 g) of any brown sugar.
Mix sweet vermouth and Rémy to make a Manhattan. While you usually use whiskey to make a Manhattan, cognac can add a different set of flavors to this drink. Put 2 dashes of bitters, 1 fluid ounce (30 ml) of sweet vermouth, and 2 fluid ounces (59 ml) of Rémy Martin cognac in a mixing glass. Fill the glass with ice and stir your drink so it can chill and combine with the other flavors. Strain your drink into a shallow cocktail glass and add a cherry soaked in brandy as a garnish. If you don’t have a brandy-soaked cherry, you can use a plain one. Drop it into your glass to help add to your drink’s flavor.
Make a mojito with cognac for a drink that’s light and refreshing. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice before you pour in 1 ⁄2 fluid ounces (44 ml) of Rémy Martin, 1 fluid ounce (30 ml) of lime juice, ⁄4 fluid ounce (22 ml) of simple syrup, and 1 fluid ounce (30 ml) of sparkling water. Vigorously shake the ingredients for about 10 seconds before pouring the drink into a tall cylindrical Collins glass. Press 10 fresh mint leaves with the back of a spoon to release the flavors before stirring them into your glass. Pressing the mint leaves will help release some of the aromatics and oils to help flavor your drink.
Prepare a Tom Collins with cognac instead of gin for a dynamic flavor. Pour 1 ⁄2 fluid ounces (44 ml) of Rémy Martin cognac, ⁄4 fluid ounce (22 ml) of lemon juice, and ⁄4 fluid ounce (22 ml) of simple syrup into a cocktail shaker with a few ice cubes. Shake the drink for a few seconds so the liquids combine and to help make your drink cold. Fill a tall highball glass with ice and strain the shaker’s contents into it. Top your drink with 3–4 fluid ounces (89–118 ml) of chilled club soda and slowly stir it together. If you want to add a garnish, try using a lemon slice or a cherry soaked in brandy.
Serve mint, simple syrup, and Rémy Martin for a Mint Julep. Add 2 fluid ounces (59 ml) of your Rémy cognac, ⁄2 fluid ounce (15 ml) of simple syrup, and 8 sprigs of mint into a cocktail shaker. Add a splash of water and shaved ice before shaking the drink until it’s frosted. Pour the drink into a short metal rocks glass before garnishing it with a sprig of fresh mint. Mint juleps can be strong, so pace yourself while you’re having them.
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