Mikado Drink Recipe

Cognac

Facts about Cognac
The calorie count in Cognac is as follows: Calorie in  Cognac: 1oz Cognac = 64 Calories in 80 Proof. Famous cognac brands include Courvoisier, Landy, Hennessy (Hennessey), Martell, Moyet, Remy Martin & Hine. The primary grape varieties used in making Cognac are Colombard, Ugni Blanc and Folle Blanche. Armagnac is from the Gascony area of France. Cognac has a golden or brown color has been aged in oak casks, a process called single barrel ageing. The classification used for cognac is:

• X.O (Extra Old) is at least 6 years old

• V.S.O.P (Very Superior Old Pale) is at least 5 years old

• V.S.(Very Special) is at least 3 years old

Quantities and Proportions
Quantities of ingredients tend to cause confusion - no problem, just use the correct proportions of each ingredient to create the best authentic & original recipe! You can use a thimble, cup or even a pitcher ( if you are making this recipe for a group or a crowd ) when you make a Mikado from an easy to make recipe! The following simple guidelines will also help with the different quantities referred to in authentic & original recipes:

• 1 oz (ounce) equals 2 tbsp (tablespoons)

• 1 shot equals 1½ oz (ounces)

• 1 cup equals 8 oz (ounces)

• 30ml equals 1 oz

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Mikado from an easy to make recipe!