Hennessy Margarita

If you are a fan of Hennessy drinks and great margaritas, you’re in luck! This amazing Hennessy Margarita Cocktail recipe is the perfect drink for tequila and cognac lovers alike.

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Easy Hennessy Margarita Recipe

While a margarita mix may get you by, we all know that if you want a truly refreshing drink, you need it fresh. With some fresh juice orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup, you are well on your way to a classic margarita recipe. 

With this nontraditional delicious homemade margarita, we take it up a level. We’ll make a sophisticated drink by adding some classy cognac. The addition of cognac pairs perfectly with the other flavors in the cocktail glass. You can be your own tipsy bartender from the comfort of your own home. Who knows? This may even be your margarita of the month!

What Is Hennessy?

Hennessy is a brand of cognac. In fact, the Hennessy company makes over half of the world’s cognac, the most popular of which being Hennessy VS. Hennesy cognac is a type of brandy that is one of those top shelf pours known around the world.

What You’ll Need

You don’t need many ingredients to make this delicious blend.

• Hennessy – Hennessy has a dark, fruity flavor that goes great with the lime and orange.
• Tequila – An integral part of any margarita.
• Simple Syrup – This adds a little sweetness to this simple drink.
• Lime Juice – Adds the classic cocktail flavor.
• Orange Juice – I use this rather than triple sec or another orange liqueur.
• Cocktail Shaker with Ice – Using some fresh ice cubes will help make this delicious drink nice and cool.
• Coarse Brown Sugar and Simple Syrup – Are used for sugaring the margarita glass.
• Glass – An 8 oz glass is perfect for this Hennessy Margarita.

What Tequila Pairs Best With Hennessy?

There are a lot of tequilas that would go well with Hennessy. My personal preference is Silver, also known as Blanco. Mezcal or Reposado tequilas would also work.

How To Make A Hennessy Margarita

This Hennessy cocktail is a breeze to make with a prep time of under five minutes. 

• Sugar the rim. Mix the brown sugar and some simple syrup and dip the rim of the cup into it.
• Start the cocktail. Add the oz of tequila and Hennessy into the shaker.
• Add flavor. Add an oz lime juice, simple syrup, and orange juice to the cocktail shaker and mix.
• Garnish. Pour the alcoholic drink into the glass, add an orange slice, and enjoy!

FAQs & Tips for Success

• Can I use a different brandy? Yes, you can! If you don’t have Hennessy on hand, another brandy will work.
• If you like different flavors, try mixing it up with lemon juice, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, fresh pineapple, fresh strawberries, or a maraschino cherry. You could also try a lime wedge rather than an orange slice on the edge.
• This is the best summertime drink, but you can change it up for different seasons. For example, try it with pumpkin spice in the fall!

Can I Make This For a Crowd?

Yes! To make it for a cocktail party, multiply the recipe by what you need and mix the ingredients in a medium pitcher and pour it into the cups of ice.

More Margarita recipes:

• Copycat Chili’s Frozen Strawberry Margarita
• Italian Margarita (Olive Garden Copycat)
• Strawberry Basil Margarita Recipe
• Watermelon Margarita
• Cotton Candy Margarita

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