Gilded Orchard

A polished, gala-ready Cognac sour: Hennessy’s warm oak and dried-fruit notes meet crisp pear, bright lemon, and a touch of dry sherry. Silky, elegant, and not too sweet. Ingredients 1½ oz Hennessy VS Cognac ¾ oz pear nectar ½ oz fresh lemon juice ¼ oz dry sherry ¼ oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and hot water, stirred until combined) 1 dash aromatic bitters Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled, then fine-strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a thin pear slice. Glass: Coupe