The French touch

“Savoir Faire” à la française

Armagnac, as one of the oldest brandies in France, is committed to perpetuating a traditional savoir-faire. Truly part of the French culture, the Armagnac is usually savor neat as a digestive. But it is also very commonly used in the French Cuisine! Of course, Armagnac is also perfect in sophisticated cocktails. Here some of our best recommendations!

Classic Cocktails

Armagnac cocktails

Armagnac Ginger

Our refreshing Clos Martin VS cocktail,
recommended for the « Apéritif ».

Ingredients:

50 ml Clos Martin VS

10 ml Fresh lemon juice

Top with Ginger Ale

1 dash of Angostura bitter

Garnish: Lemon zest

Glassware: Highball

Method: Directly in a highball glass, add 3 or 4 ice cubes, the Clos Martin VS Armagnac and the fresh lemon juice. Then top with the ginger ale and stir with a spoon for a few seconds. Add a dash of Angostura aromatic bitter on the top and garnish with a lemon zest.

Armagnac Ginger

Sidecar

Clos Martin VSOP cocktail,
no need to be thirsty to get tipsy !

Ingredients:

50 ml Clos Martin VSOP

20 ml Orange Curaçao

20 ml Fresh lemon Juice

1 bar spoon of simple syrup

5ml Simple syrup

Glassware: Martini

Garnish: Sugar rim

Method: Add all ingredients to a shaker tin with ice, shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail coupe or martini glass.

Sidecar

Honey Old Fashioned

With Clos Martin XO cocktail,
get a strong experience!

Ingredients:

60 ml Clos Martin VS

10 ml Honey syrup

2 dash ginger bitters

1 dash Angostura bitter

Pinch of sea salt

Garnish: fresh rosemary

Glassware: Old Fashioned

Method: Add all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice, stir until chilled, strain into an old fashioned glass either neat or on the rocks, garnish with a piece of rosemary.

Honey Old Fashioned

French Desserts

Armagnac Pairing

Pairing_Creme Brule

XO

Crème brulée

40 ml Clos Martin XO

1 individual crème brulée

Glassware: Old Fashioned

Sip and eat at the same time to appreciatethe perfect harmony of aromas.

Paring-Macarons

XO

Macarons

40 ml Clos Martin XO

Chocolate, coffee or almond macarons

Glassware: Tulip

Sip and eat at the same time to appreciate the perfect harmony of aromas.

Pairing - Moelleux au chocolat

XO

MOELLEUX AU CHOCOLAT

40 ml Clos Martin XO

1 individual moelleux

Glassware: Tulip

Sip and eat at the same time to appreciatethe perfect harmony of aromas.