Cooking World

Modern national traditions of cognac’s use differ substantially. In France cognac is frequently mixed with soda and fruit juices, and received “long drink” is quite suitable for parties.

In England it is more often drunk in pubs, instead of houses in front of a fireplace. It may be mixed with beer (!) or ale (Horse’s Neck) - in the democratic companies. But the aristocratic part of the population still buys rare and expensive cognacs and uncorks them only for serious and important occasions.

In Germany cognac is not mixed with anything, but it is valued as an excellent medical remedy. Unfortunately, Germans can easily drink a couple of beer glasses after the cognac.

In the East cognac is also used unmixed. It is drunk before the lunch, basically by men.

In Italy it is a sign on the status, and in this connection - an excellent gift for any occasion.

The Danes suffering from unreasonable import quotas are true cognac connoisseurs. They drink a little, but appreciate it. It is served mainly in restaurants, and you will hardly see the whole bottle on a table.