Rémy Martin has launched 1738 Accord Royal Cognac in Australia, which celebrates 300 years of Cognac-making, and has been crafted to be a Cognac that lends itself to a variety of drinking styles and occasions.
The Cognac celebrates 300 years of Cognac making and the Royal Approval from King Louis XV, that Rémy Martin received in 1738, just 14 years after founding his first vineyard. To create this Cognac, the House of Rémy Martin revisited original methods and the result is an aromatic, smooth, oaky Cognac, developed through a rigorous selection of eaux-de-vie.
Describing the Cognac Rémy Martin says it is “full of floral, fruity, spicy and toasted flavours, 1738 Accord Royal lends itself to a wide range of tasting and occasions – served neat, on ice or in a cocktail”, adding it “brings a perfect balance of citrus flavours that really come to the fore in cocktails”.
As well as working in classic Cognac cocktails like a Sazerac, Sidecar, Vieux Carre or French Connection, Rémy Martin also suggests using the 1738 Royal Accord to twist up other classics, as you can see below.
1738 Tom Collins
Ingredients:
- 45 ml Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal
- 20 ml lemon juice
- 20 ml simple syrup
- Top with club soda
- Lemon wheel
- Brandied cherry
Directions:
- Combine 1738 Royal Accord, lemon juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake and strain over ice into a highball glass.
- Top with club soda.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and brandied cherry.
Royal French 38
Twisting a French 75
- 30 ml Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal
- 15 ml sugar syrup
- 15 ml lemon juice
- Champagne
Directions:
- Combine 1738 Royal Accord, sugar syrup and lemon juice in a Champagne flute.
- Pop a cork and top with Champagne.
- Garnish with lemon zest.
Mint Julep
Ingredients:
- 60 ml Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal
- 8 mint sprigs
- 15 ml simple syrup
- Shaved ice
Directions:
- Add mint and the simple syrup to a glass and gently muddle
- Add shaved ice and Cognac
- Stir until glass is frosted
- Garnish with a mint sprig
Royal Hot Toddy
Ingredients:
- 60 ml Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal
- 15 ml sugar syrup
- Hot water
- Cinnamon stick
- Lemon peel
Directions:
- Pour Cognac and sugar syrup into a hot toddy glass
- Top with hot water, cinnamon stick and lemon peel, then stir.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
