Brandy is an excellent spirit for a company of close people who want to pass the evening together and just relax. To get maximum pleasure, I advise you to get acquainted with the culture of drinking this group of drinks. I will tell you how to drink brandy. Tips are universal, they are suitable for grape, apple and other types of brandy.
Many mistakenly believe that cognac and brandy are the same alcoholic drink, only the names are different. In fact, brandy differs from cognac in many ways, mainly raw materials and production technology.
Tasters advise drinking brandy, adhering to the following recommendations:
1. Pour the drink into the sniffter (cognac glass), filling only its wide part. Otherwise, it is difficult to catch the notes of aroma.
2. Drink brandy in small sips in a narrow circle of close people. This drink is not well suited for noisy parties, as the perception of its taste requires a calm environment.
3. The optimum temperature for serving brandy is 22-25°C. In this case, it is better to warm it directly in a glass with a warm palm. Candle fire can also be used, but the natural warmth of the hands is much better as it releases the fragrance gradually.
4. It is customary to drink brandy in its pure form without snacks. But if you are used to snacking on alcohol, you can serve lemon or chocolate on the table.
5. Ordinary brandy (inexpensive medium aging) can be drunk not only in its pure form, but also in cocktails. It is also mixed with coffee, liqueurs, syrups, milk, ice cream, cream, lemon and orange juice.
6. If you find the flavor of brandy too intense, try drinking it in a glass with ice. This option also has many supporters, although it is unacceptable in the classical presentation.