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The Magnum Reserve
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The Magnum Reserve

The Magnum Reserve is a shaken cocktail made with Hennessy - Very Special - Magnum, served in a coupe.

Spirit
Cognac
Method
Shaken
Glass
Coupe
Ice
Cubes
Garnish
Crystallized violet placed delicately on the surface of the foam and a thin lemon twist draped over the rim

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Ingredients

  • 60 ml Hennessy Very Special Cognac
  • 20 ml Crème de violette
  • 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
  • 10 ml Honey syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 Egg white
  • Splash Champagne or prosecco

Method

  1. Add the Hennessy Very Special Cognac, crème de violette, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup, Angostura bitters, and egg white to a cocktail shaker
  2. Dry shake without ice for 10-12 seconds to emulsify the egg white
  3. Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well-chilled
  4. Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into the prepared glass
  5. Top with a splash of champagne or prosecco for effervescence

Serve in a chilled coupe glass with a velvety microfoam layer on top, creating an elegant, layered visual presentation

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