Cognac Royal Crush
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.25 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
Directions
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Add ice to shaker
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Add first 4 ingredients to shaker
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Shake well with ice
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Fill sling glass with ice
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Strain mixture into ice-filled sling glass
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Top with champagne
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Garnish with strawberry
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Serve with straws
Cocktail Description
This French Kiss meets royalty in a glass that manages to feel both celebratory and refreshingly drinkable at the same time.
The Cognac Royal Crush brings together Hennessy's warm vanilla and oak notes with Chambord's rich black raspberry sweetness, balanced by bright lemon juice and a touch of cane syrup, then lifted with a champagne float that adds elegant bubbles and crisp acidity. The drink tastes like liquid luxury—fruity without being cloying, sophisticated without taking itself too seriously, with each sip offering layers of berry, citrus, and that unmistakable grape-brandy warmth from the cognac. It's surprisingly approachable for a cocktail featuring two French prestige spirits, making it perfect for New Year's Eve, anniversaries, Valentine's Day, or any moment when you want to feel fancy without the fuss. The shake-and-strain technique is straightforward enough for home bartenders who can shake a decent cocktail, though you'll want to pour that champagne gently to preserve the bubbles. Pair this beauty with oysters, smoked salmon canapés, or dark chocolate-covered strawberries—anything that can stand up to the drink's fruit-forward richness while complementing its celebratory character. The strawberry garnish isn't just pretty; it echoes the berry notes and gives you something to nibble between sips.
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