Whisky cocktails are experiencing a resurgence, especially single malt cocktails. For those looking to add a modern twist to more traditional Scotch cocktails, The Pioneering Spirit is sure to be a hit with its refreshing use of pear juice and agave nectar.
1 ½ parts Glenfiddich 12 Year Old
2 parts pear juice
½ part agave nectar
1 part lemon juice
Shake all ingredients on ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon peel.
An easy to make cocktail that suits relaxed occasions and nights out alike. Brings out the fruit and spice notes found in the nose and palate of Martell VS, and those of biscuit and gingerbread throughout.
INGREDIENTS
35ml Martell VS
15ml blackcurrant, pear or blackberry liqueur
10ml lemon juice
Ginger beer to top
Build ingredients in a hi-ball glass over cubed ice and garnish with a lemon slice.
Three classic French ingredients brought together in one cocktail – cognac, red wine and cassis. A sophisticated cocktail that underlines the velvet texture, woody notes and fruit quality of VS.
INGREDIENTS
40ml Martell VS
10ml blackcurrant or blackberry liqueur
25ml lemon juice
25ml egg white
10ml gomme
25ml red wine
Shake and strain into coupette and garnish with red wine.
An after dinner cocktail full of deep, rich and satisfying flavours to complement the complex profile of Caractère.
INGREDIENTS
1.5 part Martell Caractère
1/2 part Lillet Rouge
1/5 part Kahlua
1 dash walnut bitters
Add ingredients to a cocktail mixing glass and stir with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Zest with grapefruit peel and discard. Garnish with 3 coffee beans.
Place a few ice cubes in the glass and pour in the sparkling soft drink. Float the Martell cognac by placing the back of a spoon over the soft drink and slowly pouring the cognac onto the spoon.
A taste of the roaring twenties, the Martell Sidecar balances sweetness, citrus high notes and the warm elegance of Martell cognac.
INGREDIENTS
2cl Martell cognac(Martell VS or Martell VSOP Medallion)
1cl lemon juice
1cl triple sec
1 orange peel
Ice
Put a few ice cubes into the shaker and add the Martell cognac, lemon juice and triple sec. Shake the ingredients together and pour into a cocktail strainer glass. Squeeze the orange peel over the cocktail.
Add ingredients to a cocktail mixing glass and shake with ice. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a flamed orange zest.