In Russian tradition, it is customary to drink cognac with chocolate and lemon. It cannot be said that this is a classic method, Europeans do not understand us, especially in the case of lemon. But if you like this combination, you should not retrain yourself. Next, I will talk about interesting nuances to improve the taste. You will also learn how to make an original alcoholic cocktail – chocolate cognac.
For cognac, dark dark chocolate is best, as it minimally affects the aftertaste. You can take sweets, then the cognac will have sweet notes. Many people also like sweets with fruit fillings, such as cherries, dried apricots, nuts or citrus fruits.
Interesting situation with lemon. Everyone knows that a slice of lemon (with or without sugar) quickly interrupts the burning taste of alcohol. This is a classic appetizer for vodka. But in good cognacs, alcohol is not felt, it is pointless to seize them with citrus fruits.
The tradition of eating cognac with lemon appeared under the influence of vodka culture, it was introduced by none other than Emperor Nicholas II. Another important point is that most of the cheap domestic cognacs are of dubious quality with an unpleasant alcohol aftertaste that needs to be drowned out with something.
I consider the following option to be the best combination of cognac with chocolate and lemon: first put a slice of chocolate under the tongue, wait until it starts to melt, take a sip of cognac, eat it with a slice of lemon without sugar. Repeat the sequence of actions for the desired number of times.
chocolate cognac
Cognac with chocolate flavor refers to cocktails. While this recipe is still a curiosity, you have a unique opportunity to surprise your guests with an exclusive drink with a mild taste. Moreover, it is very easy to prepare it at home.
Ingredients:
- cognac – 50 ml;
- chocolate liqueur – 20 ml;
- lemon juice – 5 ml;
- ice cubes.
Liquor can be replaced with liquid chocolate. To do this, first you need to make hot chocolate with sugar, then cool it to room temperature.
Recipe: Mix all the ingredients in a shaker, then pour the cocktail into a wide glass with ice.
Attention! Factory-made chocolate cognac appeared on sale. It is supplied not in bottles, but in canisters of 5-10 liters, which is very strange. I recommend not to buy this drink. It is made in clandestine workshops by adding an aromatic concentrate with the taste of cognac and chocolate to alcohol. For a low price, you will have to pay with your health.