Hennessy & Lemonade Recipe: Full Guide (2023 Updated)
Last Updated on December 29, 2022 by Lydia Martin
Finding a drink that you can enjoy is possible if you find the right mix complementing your palate. An advantage with Hennessy is that it has a unique taste but is also very versatile. You can enjoy it neat or mixed with other beverages like lemonade.
Learn how to create your own Hennessy and lemonade with this comprehensive article we created for you.
How To Make Hennessy & Lemonade
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 8-10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Hennessy Very Special
- 1.5 oz lemon juice
- 2 oz mango-flavored lemonade (can be other flavors)
- 2 lemon (sliced)
- Ice cubes
- Crushed ice
- 1 lime (sliced)
Instructions:
Prepare Collins glass by arranging lemon and lime slices and filling it with ice cubes halfway. Then, fill the shaker with crushed ice halfway. Pour in Hennessy, lemon juice, and flavored lemonade. Shake vigorously. Lastly, strain and pour contents on the prepped glass and serve.
Serving: 1
What is Hennessy & Lemonade?
Hennessy and lemonade is a refreshing combination of the favorite refreshment lemonade and the versatile cognac Hennessy. This drink has multiple variations since you can use any lemonade flavor. What remains constant are water, crushed ice, and Hennessy.
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What Does Hennessy & Lemonade Taste Like?
Hennessy and lemonade taste like lemonade with hints of oak and spice. Using a different lemonade variant, such as mango or watermelon, will also bear such flavor.
However, if you increase Hennessy’s content, the spicy-oak flavor of this alcoholic drink will be more evident. The sweetness of the lemonade masks the alcohol flavor when the regular mix is used. Aside from lemonade, you may also try other juice variants with Hennessy.
Some Hennessy & Lemonade Cocktail Variations
Hennessy Mango Basil Lemonade
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5-10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Hennessy Very Special
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Mango puree
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 1 club soda
- Basil leaves
Instructions:
Place all ingredients inside the cocktail shaker except for the club soda and garnish. Then, shake thoroughly and strain contents into a Collins glass filled with ice. Pour in soda and place basil leaves on top.
Serving: 1
Hennessy Pineapple Lemonade
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5-10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Hennessy Very Special
- 1.5 oz Sour Mix
- Ice cubes
- 1.5 oz Pineapple Juice
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions:
Fill the cocktail shaker with ice. Next, put all ingredients inside the cocktail shaker except garnish. Shake well. Then, strain contents into a rocks glass filled with ice cubes. Garnish and serve your Hennessy and pineapple juice cocktail.
Serving: 1
Hennessy Berry Lemonade Punch
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 4 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Hennessy Very Special
- 2.5 oz Cranberry juice
- 1.5 oz Pineapple juice
- Ice
- Lime wedge (garnish)
Instructions:
First, fill a collins glass with ice. Set aside. Then, pour 1.5 oz of Hennessy V.S, cranberry, and pineapple juices into the mix. Strain and pour the shaker’s contents into the collins glass [1]. Then garnish with a lime wedge and serve.
Serving: 1
FAQs
How much will it cost to make Hennessy and lemonade?
The cost of Hennessy and lemonade is just around $4.50 if you make this at home at a party. However, the price will increase by 22% because of the pour cost if a bartender makes it in a bar.
Is lemonade good with cognac?
Yes, lemonade is good with cognac because this type of brandy is very versatile. The flavor of this cognac does not overpower the taste of other components mixed with it. Instead, it blends well, producing a very good savor. But, how much Hennessy will get you drunk?
Final Thoughts
Hennessy and lemonade is a refreshing drink you can enjoy at home or out with friends in a bar. What makes this drink special is the cognac, which does not overpower the sweet and fruity flavor of lemonade.
It is an enjoyable drink with a very delicious flavor. A disadvantage, though, is that it tastes so flavorful that you’ll tend to forget it’s an alcoholic beverage. Hence, always remember to drink in moderation since the body has limitations.
Reference:
- https://www.explainthatstuff.com/glass.html
Lydia Martin hails from Redmond, Washington, where you’ll find some of the best cocktail bars and distilleries that offer a great mix of local drinks. She used to work as a bar manager in Paris and is a self-taught mixologist whose passion for crafting unique cocktails led her to create Liquor Laboratory. Lydia can whip up a mean Margarita in seconds! Contact at [email protected] or learn more about us here.
