Cognac aperitifs
- 1/4 measure orange syrup concentrated
- 3/4 measure of cognac
- crushed ice or small ice cubes
Prepare in a jug :
- 2 measures of cognac
- 1 measure of just pressed lemon juice
- 1 measure of sugar syrup
- 1 measure Cointreau
- a bit of pepper (to taste)
Top a jug with water and mix. Leave in fridge for a few hours. Add crushed ice just before serving.
Aperitif (for 6 to 8 persons)
- 0,26 gallons sweet wine
- 7,0548 ounces sugar cubes
- 1 lemon for its peel, and another one for slicing
- 2 cloves
- 25 cl cognac
Directions: pour the wine into a stainless steel saucepan. Add the sugar and the lemon peel pricked with the cloves. Heat and stir until white foam appears on the surface. Remove the peel and pour the wine into a jug (preheat the jug with boiling hot water).
Heat the cognac in a small pot. When it begins to boil, light it and let it burn for just a few seconds then pour into the jug and mix well.
Place a slice of lemon in the bottom of a tall cup and serve almost hot.