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Launch Mini · 29 August 2009, 12:47 PM

I might not be as "world travelled" as others here, so tossing this question out.
I was at an "event" a couple weeks ago.
At one "beverage station", they had Cognac.
The first one I has was "neat". (Straight, room temperature", for the second, they asked if I wanted it with "Apple Juice".
I had never heard of this before.
It was tasty, but new to me.
Has anyone heard of this before??

BTW, it was NOT cheap Congnac either.

R1@160@alltimes · 29 August 2009, 12:52 PM

I like Hennessy Priviledge with Cranberry juice

HYDROMAROC · 29 August 2009, 12:55 PM

Cognac gave me the worst headache ever... I thought I was suffering from an aneurism after 2 glasses and a cigar the next day....

Sperry · 29 August 2009, 01:04 PM

Every cupboard need a bottle of good cognac within.
The stuff practically never goes bad, it can be subbed for wine in cooking,
and you never know when a true "hot toddy" might be required.

A splash is great in herbal tea when sick or not, and a
quick shot makes snow shoveling seem pleasurable.

A tiny glass can be sipped for hours, or a hearty measure is a century's old restorative.

vh_bu98 · 30 August 2009, 05:28 AM

Hhmm...never heard of mixing it with apple juice before. I usually mix mine with Dr. Pepper. Sprite also goes well with it.

SLS · 30 August 2009, 05:47 AM

There is a drinke called Alize, which is cognac mixed with passion fruit juice.

I prefer my Cognac neat.
Scott

Idle Swede · 30 August 2009, 06:16 AM

I like to mix my grand Marnier with Cognac 80%-20%

Rockrolex · 30 August 2009, 06:20 AM

Not much into cognacs, John. I know Hennessy and Martell make nice ones. But I'd rather have a 25 yr old Macallan sherry cask single malt any day. About as smooth as any cognac I know of.

Launch Mini · 30 August 2009, 06:22 AM

I much prefer a good ole scotch over Congnac.
Just that this is what they were serving at a fairly high end event.

4prosales · 30 August 2009, 06:43 AM

Aka serious liquor...enjoy !!

Goodwatch · 30 August 2009, 07:07 AM

It is a fairly well-known combination. To each his own I guess. I'm not very partial to Cognac, I prefer old Armagnac but even that doesn't really do it for me. Whisky is high on my favourite drinks list. And the better Bourbons, e.g. Woodford Reserve. All those drinks I really like are products that are made with patience, care and attention. Small batch Gin, single Malts, handmade Dutch Gin aged in old oak casks, etc. If you want to get really drunk, really soon, buy a bottle of the cheapest Vodka you can find and prepare for a bad hangover. If you're out to savour something good, find a drink you really like, read up on it and buy from a maker that still takes the time and effort to produce something special and that needn't be a well known brand name, especially with Cognac. Or not:

29 August 2009, 12:47 PM	#1
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Congnac question... I might not be as "world travelled" as others here, so tossing this question out. I was at an "event" a couple weeks ago. At one "beverage station", they had Cognac. The first one I has was "neat". (Straight, room temperature", for the second, they asked if I wanted it with "Apple Juice". I had never heard of this before. It was tasty, but new to me. Has anyone heard of this before?? BTW, it was NOT cheap Congnac either. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

29 August 2009, 12:52 PM	#2
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	I like Hennessy Priviledge with Cranberry juice __________________

30 August 2009, 05:47 AM	#6
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	There is a drinke called Alize, which is cognac mixed with passion fruit juice. I prefer my Cognac neat. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

30 August 2009, 06:20 AM	#8
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,969	Not much into cognacs, John. I know Hennessy and Martell make nice ones. But I'd rather have a 25 yr old Macallan sherry cask single malt any day. About as smooth as any cognac I know of. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

30 August 2009, 06:22 AM	#9
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I much prefer a good ole scotch over Congnac. Just that this is what they were serving at a fairly high end event. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

29 August 2009, 12:55 PM	#3
HYDROMAROC "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA USA Watch: me pass... Posts: 1,111	Cognac gave me the worst headache ever... I thought I was suffering from an aneurism after 2 glasses and a cigar the next day....

29 August 2009, 01:04 PM	#4
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	Every cupboard need a bottle of good cognac within. The stuff practically never goes bad, it can be subbed for wine in cooking, and you never know when a true "hot toddy" might be required. A splash is great in herbal tea when sick or not, and a quick shot makes snow shoveling seem pleasurable. A tiny glass can be sipped for hours, or a hearty measure is a century's old restorative.

30 August 2009, 05:28 AM	#5
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	Hhmm...never heard of mixing it with apple juice before. I usually mix mine with Dr. Pepper. Sprite also goes well with it.

30 August 2009, 06:16 AM	#7
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	I like to mix my grand Marnier with Cognac 80%-20%

30 August 2009, 06:43 AM	#10
4prosales Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: James Location: 21122 Watch: Breitling Chrono E Posts: 22	Aka serious liquor...enjoy !!

30 August 2009, 07:07 AM	#11
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	It is a fairly well-known combination. To each his own I guess. I'm not very partial to Cognac, I prefer old Armagnac but even that doesn't really do it for me. Whisky is high on my favourite drinks list. And the better Bourbons, e.g. Woodford Reserve. All those drinks I really like are products that are made with patience, care and attention. Small batch Gin, single Malts, handmade Dutch Gin aged in old oak casks, etc. If you want to get really drunk, really soon, buy a bottle of the cheapest Vodka you can find and prepare for a bad hangover. If you're out to savour something good, find a drink you really like, read up on it and buy from a maker that still takes the time and effort to produce something special and that needn't be a well known brand name, especially with Cognac. Or not: __________________ Member# 127

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