Periodically we will partner with fascinating people in the wine and food worlds to create well-crafted cocktails featuring JCB Spirits. We’ve compiled a group of recipes below from both sides of the spectrum.
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Champagne Wishes and Caviar DreamsInfuse one far of Caviar Gems in 4 oz of JCB Cognac XO for 2 hours or until plump. Refrigerate and use as needed by straining off the Cognac.
Pour ingredients into a Champagne flute in reverse order listed, finishing by slowly adding the Champagne. Use a bar spoon to gently pull ingredients together. Add Caviar Gems to the flute, which will sink in the glass, then raise as the Champagne bubbles rise. Top with a single slice of white truffle for aromatics.
Sparkling JulepMuddle mint leaves and simple syrup in a julep cup or rocks glass. Add champagne, cognac, and bitters. Fill glass partway with crushed ice, and stir gently to combine. Mound more crushed ice on top, and garnish with a mint sprig and a lemon twist.
Spiked Gingerbread LatteAdd the cognac and gingerbread syrup to a warm glass mug. Stir to combine. Pour the coffee into the mug. Top with Bailys and gently stir. Top with whipped cream. Add a simple of ground ginger and a cinnamon stick for garnish.
Mix all ingredients together in a sauce pan. Cook over medium heat until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat. Strain and cool before using.