Brandy Smash
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 7.00 fresh Mint leaves
- 0.25 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
Directions
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Lightly muddle mint in base of shaker just enough to bruise
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Add other ingredients to shaker
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Add ice to shaker and shake well
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Fine strain into ice-filled old-fashioned glass
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Garnish with mint sprig
Cocktail Description
When you want a drink that feels both refined and refreshingly alive, the Cognac Mint Crush delivers sophistication with a cooling kick.
This isn't your typical muddled mint cocktail—by pairing aromatic fresh mint with the rich, fruity warmth of Hennessy V.S. Cognac and a touch of cane sugar syrup, you get a drink that balances herbal brightness against the spirit's depth of dried fruits and vanilla notes. The mint brings a garden-fresh quality that lightens the cognac without masking its character, while the cane syrup adds a silky sweetness that ties everything together. It's surprisingly easy to make at home: a gentle muddle, a vigorous shake, and a fine strain over fresh ice gives you a polished sipper in minutes. This cocktail shines as an after-dinner drink on a warm evening, or as a stylish alternative to a julep when you're hosting friends for brunch or an outdoor gathering. The herbal-sweet profile pairs beautifully with rich foods like duck confit, grilled lamb chops, or dark chocolate desserts—anything that can stand up to cognac's bold personality while playing nicely with mint's cooling touch.
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