Hardy Cognac has a naturally refined, floral profile that slips into cocktails with ease. These serves keep the ingredients minimal so the spirit’s gentle depth and smooth texture stay at the forefront. Whether you lean towards something bright or something more contemplative, these recipes offer a quiet, elegant way to enjoy Hardy beyond the neat pour.
Royal Duke
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Hardy Cognac Legend 186
- 30.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz Cartron Double Crème de Cassis
- 0.5 oz White Vermouth, such as Cucielo Blanco
- Soda water
Method:
Add Hardy Cognac Legend 1863, lime juice, Creme de Cassis and white vermouth to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until cold. Pour into a Collins glass with fresh ice. Top with soda water. Garnish with Amarena cherries. Enjoy!
Mandarin Occidental
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Hardy Cognac Legend 1863
- 0.25 oz Mandarin Napoléon or other orange liqueur
- 1 dash Angostura Bitters
Method:
Put ice cubes in a glass. Add the Madarine Napoleon, the dash of Angostura and the Cognac Legend Hardy 1863 in a shaker with ice and shake. Remove the ice cubes and pour into a glass. Flambé an orange zest on top of the cocktail. Garnish with an orange zest.
