Five Hennessy Cocktails To Celebrate NBA 2020-21 Season Tip Off

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Hennessy is the official spirit of the NBA and the iconic French Brandy house is celebrating the tip off of the 2020-21 NBA Season with five cocktails sure to raise your home bar game. Whether you’re looking to break some ankles, sure up your jump shot, or get back to the basics with hard work around the rim, these Cognac cocktails are ideal for enjoying the return of basketball.

Hennessy NBA 2020-21 Season Tip-Off Cocktails:

Hennessy Sonic Cocktail

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“Elevate your game with this bright and light cocktail. The Hennessy Sonic is a refreshing cocktail, with sparkle and a perfect touch of spice.”

INGREDIENTS

Garnish: 3 orange wheels or orange twist

Pour Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, soda or sparkling water, and tonic water into a collins glass with ice. Garnish with 3 orange wheels or twist.

Hennessy Rebound Refresh Cocktail

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“This elevated twist on a greyhound brings the sweetness of pineapple to play off the backboard of grapefruit tang and Hennessy cognac spice.”

INGREDIENTS

  • 1.5 oz Hennessy V.S
  • 1 oz grapefruit juice
  • 2 oz pineapple juice
  • 0.25 oz lemon juice (or squeeze one lemon wedge)
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Garnish: grapefruit wedge or pineapple wedge

Pour Hennessy V.S, grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, angostura bitters, and lemon juice into a rocks glass with ice. Stir once to combine. Garnish with a pineapple or grapefruit wedge.

The Hennessy Ankle Breaker Cocktail

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“Clear the way for this refreshing setup, The touch of orange makes this twist on the classic Hennessy sour a perfect layup.”

INGREDIENTS

  • 1.5 oz Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège
  • 1.5 oz sour mix
  • 2 oz raspberry liqueur

Garnish: lime wheel

Pour Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, sour mix and raspberry liqueur into a shaker with ice. Shake to chill and pour into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.

The Hennessy Jumpshot Ginger Cocktail

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“Anything but basic, the Jumpshot Ginger is a perfect go-to when your team hits the boards. Hennessy cognac spice and fruit meld with the delicious bite of ginger, all mellowed with a hint of sour citrus.”

INGREDIENTS

  • 1.5 oz Hennessy V.S
  • 2 oz ginger beer
  • 2 oz cranberry juice
  • 0.25 oz lemon juice or squeeze of lemon wedge

Garnish: lime wheel

Pour Hennessy V.S, cranberry juice, ginger beer and lemon juice into a rocks glass with ice. Stir once to combine. Garnish with a lime wheel.

The Hennessy Old Fashioned On-Court

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“This take on the classic Old Fashioned brings Hennessy V.S.O.P to the game. It’s like getting an upgrade to on-court seats, center line.”

INGREDIENTS

  • 1.5 oz Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège
  • 0.25 oz simple syrup (splash)
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Garnish: orange peel

Pour Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, simple syrup and Angostura bitters into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with an Orange peel.

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