This Cognac Cocktail Divided Us

Описание: This is a 'Lost & Found' cocktail video... Shot in November of 2020, I somehow overlooked editing the videos from this day of shooting.
Maybe I thought the lighting was a little dark? In any event - I thought I should edit and release it, and the others from this day.

Welcome friends, and welcome back to Cocktails After Dark. 🍸
A couple of episodes ago, Julie and I tried a Cognac-based Manhattan-style cocktail… and neither of us liked it. So tonight, we’re giving Cognac another chance with a completely different approach.

This episode is all about experimenting, adjusting, and tasting in real time.

We start with a fresh, fruit-forward Cognac cocktail built with:
Cognac
Fresh lemon juice
Pineapple juice
Apricot jam
Fresh thyme
Shaken and double strained
Garnished with a thyme sprig

We taste it, debate it, tweak it, and talk through why certain flavours work—or don’t. Is it too fruity? Is the thyme too subtle? Would dropping one fruit improve the balance? And does topping it with soda water help… or completely ruin it?

(Short answer: it ruins it.)
This episode is a perfect example of how cocktails evolve:
You don’t have to love a drink on the first try
Small changes can make a big difference
And sometimes the “mistake” version is actually the best one
If you’re into classic spirits, modern cocktail experimentation, or learning how to make a cocktail your own, this one’s for you.

👉 Let us know in the comments:
Do you like Cognac in cocktails?
Which flavour would you drop—lemon, pineapple, or apricot?
Still or topped with soda?
Thanks for stopping by—see you again soon.


Thyme And Cognac Cocktail Recipe - Cocktails After Dark
This is a 'Lost & Found' cocktail video... Shot in November of 2020, I somehow overlooked editing the videos from this day of shooting.
Maybe I thought the lighting was a little dark? In any event - I thought I should edit and release it, and the others from this day.
That’s My Jam Thyme And Cognac Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients:
2 parts cognac
1 Tbsp apricot jam
1/2 part lemon juice
1/2 part pineapple juice
1 thyme sprig
Top with sparkling soda


Method:
Muddle thyme, lemon and pineapple juice in a shaker.
Add apricot jam, cognac and ice.
Shake well and double strain into a crushed-ice-filled rocks glass.
Top with sparkling soda, or not.

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