15 Best Hennessy Cocktails (2023 Updated)
Last Updated on May 1, 2023 by Lydia Martin
Hennessy Cognac is well-loved by drinkers from all walks of life, especially the rich and famous. It doesn’t take a connoisseur to tell how perfectly balanced Hennessy is. However, this popular cognac is also great as a cocktail base.
To give you more idea of how flexible Hennessy is, we gathered the most-known recipes for Hennessy cocktails for you to enjoy.
15 Classic & Refreshing Hennessy Cocktail Recipes
1. Strawberry Hennessy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Hennessy VS or Black
- 4 oz Champagne
- 2 oz Strawberry Syrup
- Fresh Strawberries and Lemon (garnish)
Instructions:
Place ice and fresh strawberry slices on a cocktail glass. Pour in your Hennessy cognac of choice, champagne, and strawberry syrup. You can’t search for any other drink you can sip with Hennessy’s staple vanilla and caramel taste with a sweet strawberry flavor like this. Check out more Hennessy and strawberry recipes here.
Serving: 1
2. Hennessy Martini
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 4 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 Ounces of VS variant
- 1/2 Teaspoon citrus juice
Instructions:
This is one of the Hennessy cocktails that has a very straightforward method. Pour ingredients into a mixing glass filled with ice.
Stir the contents gently. Let settle and allow flavors to set in. Strain and pour into a chilled martini glass. Garnish and serve.
Serving: 1
Read: How Many Shots Are In A Martini?
3. Mint Julep Cocktail
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1.75 oz V.S.O.P. Privilège
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 8 Mint leaves
Instructions:
Prepare a tall Julep glass and place mint leaves inside. Press gently with a pestle to release flavors. Add the cognac alcohol along with the syrup, then add crushed ice.
Use a bar spoon for this liquor mixture. Add more crushed ice and finish with a garnish of mint sprig. Drink and enjoy!
Serving: 1
4. Hennessy Gummy Bears
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces V.S.O.P. cognac
- 1-ounce coke
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Three packets of unflavored gelatin (brand of your choice)
Instructions:
This recipe was inspired by DRNXmyth. Prepare the sugar and gelatine combination and mix thoroughly before adding cognac and coke. Medium-low heat is needed for this Hennessy gummy bear recipe. Watch and ensure it is below 90℉ to avoid too much alcohol evaporation. The translucent content is the sign to transfer the combination to molders. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before consuming.
Serving: Depends on mold yield
5. Hennessy Sunset Punch Cocktail
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 4 minutes
Ingredients:
- 12 oz VS cognac
- 17 oz Water
- 5 oz Gin
- 2 oz Grand Marnier
- 9 oz lemon juice
- 2 cups simple syrup or 3 cups of sugar
- 1 Grapefruit cut into ½ wheels
- 4 oz Hibiscus Grenadine
- Orange wheels
- LemonWheels
- 2 Lime Wheels
- Orange bitters
Instructions:
Combine everything in a bowl and leave the mixture for an hour for flavors to combine well. You can also add rum to this recipe. You can add ice on it or on the serving glasses to prevent the flavor from changing. Serve and drink this recipe cold.
Serving: 1
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6. Hennessy & Lemonade
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Hennessy Very Special
- 1.5 oz Sour Mix
- 1.5 oz tropical juice
Instructions:
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Jiggle and strain contents. This Hennessy and lemonade cocktail is best served in Rocks glasses with ice cubes. Drink and enjoy.
Serving: 1
7. Hennessy Margarita
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 5-7 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Cognac
- 2 cups ice
- 3 oz Sweet & Sour Mix
- 1.5 oz Tequila (Silver or Mezcal)
- 1.5 oz Triple Sec
- Tajín (optional for rimming)
- Lime for Garnish
Instructions:
Put cognac, tequila, and all other ingredients in a shaker filled with icicles and combine thoroughly. Use cocktail glasses for your Hennessy Margarita drinks. Garnish, drink and enjoy!
Serving: 1
8. French Connection
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 4 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Hennessy cognac (Very Special)
- 0.5 oz amaretto
Instructions:
This is one of the easiest cocktail Hennessy recipes. Simply add the cognac and amaretto liquor in an icicle-filled cocktail shaker. Jiggle vigorously. Strain chilled contents. These drinks are best served in shot glasses.
Serving: 1
9. Hennessy & Pineapple Juice
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 4 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz VS cognac
- 1.5 oz Pineapple Juice
- 1.5 oz Sour Mix
- 1 Lemon wedge
Instructions:
Hennessy and pineapple juice is another easy Hennessy cocktails recipe. Place all ingredients inside an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Combine well and strain contents into a rocks glass.
Put ice and garnish with a lemon wedge. Drink and enjoy. Find out the alcohol percentage of Hennessy here.
Serving: 1
10. Hennessy Guava Cocktail
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Hennessy Very Special
- 2 oz Guava Juice
- 2 Strawberry slices
- One lime wedge
Instructions:
Begin by muddling lime wedge and strawberries. Add in Hennessy cognac and ice along with the muddled mixture in a cocktail shaker.
Shake well—strain contents into Rocks glass and finish with strawberry slices. Drink and enjoy. If you’re not into strawberries, you can try this Mango Hennessy recipe here!
Serving: 1
11. Manhattan Cocktail
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1.75 oz Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège
- 2 Angostura bitter dashes
- Eight ice cubes
- 0.75 oz Sweet vermouth wine
- 1 Orange twist
Instructions:
Other than Margarita, this mixture is also a hit in New York. Place ingredients in mixing glasses with ice cubes. Stir for ten seconds—strain liquor into a champagne coupe that is chilled. Garnish drinks with an orange twist, drink, and enjoy.
Serving: 1
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12. French 75 Cocktail
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Hennessy Very Special or Hennessy V.S.O.P.
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 1 Top with sparkling wine or champagne
- 1 Lemon Twist
Instructions:
The recipe showcases the blend between oak flavor and the sweetness of the wine. It would be best if you built this recipe in flute glass directly.
Then top with champagne and garnish with a lemon twist. You can drink this refreshing recipe at home or in a bar with friends.
Serving: 1
13. Hennessy Mule Cocktail
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 4 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Hennessy Very Special
- 3.5 oz Ginger ale/beer
- One citrus wedges or fresh ginger slices
Instructions:
Hennessy’s vanilla and oaky taste blend well with the sweet and tart flavors of ale in this recipe. Combine cognac and ginger ale and add ice. These Hennessy cocktails are best to drink on a warm afternoon.
Serving: 1
14. Hennessy Sazerac
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 4 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1.75 oz Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège
- 4 Angostura bitters
- 0.2 oz Absinthe
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 1 Lemon zest
Instructions:
Sazerac cocktails are classic cocktails best made with cognac, such as the Margarita. Combine everything, adding bitters last.
Stir until well chilled. Strain content and wash with Absinthe [1]. Top with a lemon twist. Drink and enjoy this recipe with a black licorice finish.
Serving: 1
15. Hennessy Sidecar
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 4 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1.75 oz Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège
- 0.5 oz Lemon or lime juice
- 0.5 oz Cointreau
- 1 Orange zest
Instructions:
Create a sidecar drink by placing ingredients in an ice-filled shaker. Shake very well. Strain and pour contents while chilled. Top off the sidecar with orange zest.
Serving: 1
FAQs
What is the easiest Hennessy cocktail to make?
The easiest Hennessy cocktail to make is the French Connection because it only requires two ingredients. However, its taste is still superior because of the staple flavor of the cognac from France. But, how much Hennessy can get you drunk?
How much does a Hennessy cocktail usually cost?
A Hennessy cocktail usually costs roughly $15. It covers the cost per shot, other ingredients, and pour costs, including the brand of your drink and your location. But can women order this cocktail at a bar?
In Summary
Hennessy cocktails are very flavorful mixes and are pretty easy to make. The flavor of this cognac is very flexible. It blends easily with whatever mixers you add to it. It goes well with bubbly cola, citrus juices, or even chocolates. It also mixes well with rum, gin, or any wine, even with the evident taste of oak.
Hennessy Margarita and the Stinger is a favorite in New Orleans. Other Hennessy cocktails have fancy names, while some have the same name as their ingredients.
Reference:
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/absinthe
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.
