Last Updated on March 5, 2024 by Lydia Martin
If you’re fond of cognacs, the name Rémy Martin would first pop into your mind.
This high-end cognac spirit contains rich flavors that can make exceptional cocktails.
We’ll show you what to mix Remy Martin with. Here’s the list.
Top 10 Remy Martin Mixers
1. Lemon Juice
Mixing lemon juice with Rémy Martin and club soda makes a bubbly and sour Royal Tom Collins.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2oz Rémy Martin 1738
- 1oz Lemon juice
- 2oz Club soda
- 1oz Simple syrup
Instructions:
Besides club soda, put the ingredients in an ice-filled cocktail shaker, shake it well, and strain it into a highball glass filled with ice.
Serving: 1
2. Cointreau
Transform your Rémy Martin into a Rémy Sidecar cocktail by adding Cointreau and lemon juice.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1oz Rémy Martin 1738
- ¾oz Cointreau
- ½oz Lemon juice
Instructions:
Pour all the ingredients into a mixing glass filled with ice and stir until chilled. Strain it into a coupe glass, squeeze a lemon peel to add some freshness, then serve.
Serving: 1
3. Coconut Cream
Cognac plus coconut cream with maple syrup creates a sweet and creamy Maple Colada cocktail.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2½ oz Rémy Martin 1738
- 1oz Coconut cream
- ½oz Maple syrup
Instructions:
Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a wine glass.
Serving: 1
4. Ginger Ale
Fresh and spicy ginger ale is a perfect mixer to upgrade Rémy Martin into a sparkling, spicy long drink, Rémy Ginger.
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2oz Rémy Martin VSOP
- 3-4oz Ginger ale
- Dash of Angostura bitters
Instructions:
Pour Rémy Martin into an ice-filled highball glass, top with ginger ale and a dash of bitters, then serve.
Serving: 1
5. Pineapple Juice
The sweetness and tartness of pineapple can make a Rémy & pineapple cocktail with a rich cognac.
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1oz Rémy Martin VSOP
- 3oz Pineapple juice
Instructions:
In an ice-filled rocks glass, pour the Rémy Martin and top with pineapple juice, then stir. Enjoy it with an optional pineapple wedge on top.
Serving: 1
6. Bitters
Bitters balance out and make a more complex cocktail [1], and adding amounts of bitters to your cognac can build a Sazerac cocktail.
“Bitters are to cocktails as salt is to food.”
– Mark Bitterman, Author/Food Writer
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2oz Rémy Martin 1738
- 3dashes Angostura bitters
- 3dashes Peychaud’s bitters
- 1pc sugar cube
- Dash of Absinthe
Instructions:
Muddle the sugar cube in a mixing glass with the dashes of all bitters, then add the cognac and stir. Strain it into a chilled, absinthe-rinsed glass, then serve.
Serving: 1
7. Sparkling Sake
Rémy Martin, with sparkling sake and aromatic citrus juice like yuzu [2], creates the Yuzu 75 cocktail, another version of the classic French 75 cocktail.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1½oz Rémy Martin VSOP
- 2-3oz Sparkling sake
- ½oz Yuzu juice
- ½oz Simple syrup
Instructions:
Except for sparkling sake, combine the ingredients in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake well, strain it into a tall glass, and top with the sparkling sake.
Serving: 1
8. Ginger Beer
Cognac with ginger beer makes a French Mule cocktail, a French twist on a Moscow Mule cocktail.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2oz Rémy Martin VSOP
- 4oz Ginger beer
- ½oz Lime juice
Instructions:
Pour cognac and lime juice into a copper mug, then fill it with ice. Top it with ginger beer, stir, and enjoy.
Serving: 1
9. Orange Juice
Using orange juice with cognac makes a Rolls Royce cocktail, a subtle twist on a Sidecar cocktail.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2oz Rémy Martin VSOP
- 1oz Orange juice
- ¾oz Cointreau
Instructions:
Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake well. Strain it into a chilled cocktail glass, then serve.
Serving: 1
10. Lime Juice
Mixing cognac and lime juice, turn a classic Mojito into a fresh, sparkling French Mojito look.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1½oz Rémy Martin VSOP
- 1oz Lime juice
- 1oz Simple syrup
- 1oz Soda water
Instructions:
Except for soda water, put all the ingredients in an ice-filled cocktail shaker, and shake until chilled. Strain it into a collins glass, top it with soda water, and stir.
Serving: 1
FAQs Related to What to mix Remy Martin with?
What can I mix Remy Martin with?
Remy Martin can be mixed with various ingredients to create flavorful cocktails, enhancing its smooth and rich cognac flavor.
What are some classic cocktails I can make with Remy Martin?
Classic cocktails you can make with Remy Martin include Sidecar, French Connection, Remy Martin Manhattan, and Remy Martin Sour.
Can I mix Remy Martin with soda?
Yes, Remy Martin can be mixed with soda water or ginger ale to create a refreshing and simple cocktail known as Remy Martin and soda.
What fruits pair well with Remy Martin in cocktails?
Fruits such as lemon, orange, and peach pair well with Remy Martin, adding a citrusy or fruity twist to cocktails.
Can I mix Remy Martin with juices?
Yes, Remy Martin can be mixed with juices like orange juice or cranberry juice to create flavorful and vibrant cocktails.
What are some non-alcoholic mixers I can use with Remy Martin?
Non-alcoholic mixers like tonic water, lemon-lime soda, or iced tea can be used with Remy Martin to create refreshing mocktails.
Are there any specific liqueurs that pair well with Remy Martin in cocktails?
Liqueurs such as Grand Marnier, Cointreau, or amaretto can complement the flavors of Remy Martin, adding sweetness and complexity to cocktails.
Can I mix Remy Martin with champagne or sparkling wine?
Yes, Remy Martin can be mixed with champagne or sparkling wine to create elegant and celebratory cocktails like Remy Martin Champagne Cocktail or French 75.
Final Thoughts
Rémy Martin is a fine, excellent liquor on its own. But with a good mixer, you can turn it into an impressive cocktail.
Never underestimate this cognac’s versatility in making cocktails.
You can add different varieties starting from sweet syrups to spicy ales and drops of bitters to bubbly sodas.
References:
- https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/a8863/cocktail-bitters/
- https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yuzu
