Remy Martin Drink Recipes

Let's be honest, most of us have a bottle of Rémy Martin sitting in the back of the cabinet, looking noble and intimidating. It’s the bottle you save for your boss’s visit or the one your uncle brings out for funerals. But here’s the secret: that fancy cognac is just begging to be your new best friend in a glass, not a museum piece on your shelf.

Sure, sipping it straight is like wearing a tuxedo to the grocery store—respectable, but a little extra. I once tried to "appreciate the notes" neat, and I ended up feeling like a pretentious robot sniffing a notebook. So let’s skip the formality and get into some easy-going recipes that treat Rémy like the versatile party guest it really is.

The "I'm Adulting But Still Fun" Highball

This is the drink for when you want to feel classy but aren't ready to commit to a whole cocktail shaker situation. It’s the lazy Sunday of drinks. Grab a tall glass, fill it with ice—yes, the big cubes if you have them, but crushed ice from the freezer bag works perfectly fine.

Pour in about 1.5 ounces of Rémy Martin VSOP. Then, top it off with good quality ginger ale (like Fever-Tree or a spicy local brand). Squeeze in a fat lime wedge and drop it in. That’s it. The spice from the ginger ale cuts through the cognac’s sweetness like a sarcastic friend cutting through your bad joke. It’s crisp, it’s bubbly, and you’ll feel like a genius.

The "I'm Too Lazy to Make Syrup" Sidecar

I once saw a recipe for a Sidecar that required triple-sec, fresh lemon, and a complicated sugar rim. I love Sidecars, but I hate washing the blender or making simple syrup. So I cheated. And it was divine. Grab your shaker (or a mason jar, we don't judge).

Remy Martin V was made to be mixed and below are a few choice

Add 2 ounces of Rémy Martin 1738 (if you’re feeling fancy) or VSOP. Add 1 ounce of good orange liqueur (like Cointreau or Grand Marnier, the stuff you actually like). Add ¾ ounce of fresh lemon juice. Shake it with ice like you’re trying to win a dance-off. Strain it into a coupe glass—or a juice glass, I won’t tell. The citrus brightens everything, and the cognac adds a warm hug that a regular vodka sidecar just can’t give you.

The "That's My Couch Now" Old Fashioned

An Old Fashioned can be a snobby little thing if you let it. But this version is the unfussy one. It’s what you make when you’ve had a day where you lost your keys, found them in the fridge, and need a drink that says, "You’re okay." In a rocks glass, muddle one sugar cube (or a teaspoon of brown sugar) with 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters. Add a big ice cube.

Pour in 2 ounces of Rémy Martin VSOP. Stir it for about 15 seconds—the stir is critical for melting the sugar. Twist a big strip of orange peel over the glass to get the oils on top, then drop it in. The cognac replaces the whiskey, and suddenly you’ve got a drink that’s smooth as butter and dangerous as a second slice of cake. My buddy called it "the nightcap that apologizes for your boss." He wasn’t wrong.

Remy Sidecar Ingredients at Marjorie Summerville blog

The "Beach Please" Cobbler (for warm weather)

If you think cognac is only for winter, you’re missing out big time. This is the drink to make when the air conditioning is broken and you’re sweating like a politician in a lie detector test. Fill a tall glass with crushed ice. Pour in 2 ounces of Rémy Martin VSOP. Add ½ ounce of peach liqueur (or just muddle a slice of ripe peach).

Top it with a splash of fresh lemonade or cold club soda. Stir it lazily with a straw. The fruitiness of the cognac blends with the peach like they’re old pals catching up. Take a sip, and suddenly the heatwave becomes a "tropical getaway.” You don’t need a passport; you need a shaker.

Drink Recipes With Remy Martin at Holly Stine blog

The "Oops, I Forgot Dessert" Coffee

Worst-case scenario? You’re full from dinner but craving something sweet. This is my go-to: a Rémy Martin coffee. Brew a strong cup of good coffee—not that instant sludge. Pour it into your favorite mug. Add 1.5 ounces of Rémy Martin VSOP. Stir in a teaspoon of brown sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.

The cognac doesn’t get lost in the coffee; it elevates it. It’s like putting a leather jacket on a librarian—suddenly, everything is a little more interesting. And if you want to get really silly, grate a little dark chocolate on top. You’ll forget dessert existed. You’ll just nod, smile, and feel like you’ve won the evening.

So go ahead, crack open that Rémy. It’s not just for special occasions. It’s for any occasion where you want to feel a little more human, a little more clever, and a lot more relaxed. Cheers to that.