Fans of aged alcoholic beverages know the price of real cognac. Inhaling the aroma and relishing every note of taste, connoisseurs of this drink get true pleasure. Only drinks that were produced in France deserve this title, in the Cognac region, from where the name came from. How and with what to drink cognac, so as not to distort its aroma and taste, and possibly open new notes.
Rules for the use of cognac
In order to evaluate the entire aroma and taste of cognac, it must be used, observing some rules. For example, a glass for cognac is not just a dishwasher, but a snifter specially designed for this. So it is called from the English word - "Sniff", sniff. After all, pouring this drink into a glass, the first thing connoisseurs do is inhale its aroma. The cognac glass has a wide base and narrows up. The drink should be poured to the widest part, so the aroma is best revealed.
The most suitable temperature for use is 20 ° C.
What drinks can cognac with?
Elite cognac stamps are not customary to drink at all, but their less aged analogues can be washed down or mixed with the following drinks:
- Coca Cola. The optimal ratio of cognac and cola is considered in half. You can add ice to the glasses, the taste will soften lemon or slightly soluble coffee. It should be borne in mind that gas bubbles in Cola or Pepsi contribute to the speedy absorption of alcohol into the blood.
- Juice. You can choose the right juice to your liking. Recommend pomegranate, grape, cherry or apple juices. One part of cognac should be taken 3-4 times more than juice, according to your taste preferences. Add ice to the glass and get a cocktail of a small fortress. Those who like to enjoy the taste of cognac, this option is not suitable.
- Coffee. This drink also, like cognac, causes tremendous feelings for many. Of course, only cold coffee is suitable for drinking. Fans of such a combination drink a cup of hot coffee, and only then enjoy cognac. It is worthwhile to use these drinks with caution to people who have health problems. Both cognac and coffee give a large load on the heart, and together it is a double blow. There is also an opinion that tea with cognac can relieve headache, help with insomnia and warm it on a cold evening.
- Milk. Some gourmets like to drink cognac with fresh milk. This combination reduces the load on the liver, but the taste is very specific.
What to choose as a snack for cognac?
It is worth making a reservation that cognac does not require a snack. But, if you still decide to add a small buffet, let's decide on the choice of snacks.
- Seafood. Cognac can be well combined with oysters, fish and other sea gifts. Sushi and sashim lovers can also diversify the evenings with cognac;
- Meat. It is best to serve beef to cognac. For these purposes, clipping or fillet is best suited;
- Cheeses. In this case, the choice is very large. After all, almost all types of cheese soften and reveal the taste of cognac. Blue cheese is ideal. And if you manage to find cheese, with fat content of more than 75%, you can get true pleasure from its combination with cognac;
- Desserts. Cognac goes equally well with fruits and desserts. But, black chocolate is a favorite among cognac fans. The combination of bitterness and sweets in it emphasize the deep notes of cognac;
- Foie gras. This delicacy is suitable for young cognac, with an endurance of 3 years.
What snack you would not choose, you should remember that the main guest at your holiday is cognac. And no dish should block the aroma and taste of the drink. After all, it is better to use cognac in a narrow circle of connoisseurs, and for lush feasts it is better to choose other drinks.
The French (and who else can understand such subtleties?) Prefer to drink cognac, following the rule of “three C” - Cafe, Cigare, Chocolat. Coffee, cigar and chocolate are an ideal cognac snack. After all, good cognac does not need additives, and in itself can give pleasure to his admirers.