Henny Honey from Mixologist Matthew McCormick

Los Angeles Mixologist Matthew McCormick won the Hennessy, 2007 Art of Mixing contest with his Henny Honey cocktail.

More than 150 mixlogists attended the Hennessy Art of Mixing Academy. They Learned about Hennessy and the role of cognac in the history of cocktails and competed for a consulting contract and a trip to House of Hennesy in Cognac, France.

Hennessy will host the 2008 Hennessy Art of Mixing” Academy in Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, New Orleans and Miami. Mixologists will again have the chance to compete for the chance to win a consultancy contract with Hennessy.

Henny Honey

6 basil leaves
1 ½ oz. Hennessy
½ oz. honey syrup (2 parts honey and 1 part water)
1 ½ oz. fresh squeezed grapefruit juice

Bruise basil leaves in a shaker, add Hennessy, honey syrup and grapefruit juice.

Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a fresh basil leaf.

Edited by Patricia D. Sherman

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