Hennessy and Lemonade Cocktail Recipe

Here’s how I make Hennessy and Lemonade: a two ingredient cocktail greater than the sum of its parts! Follow my ratio to make the best drink.

Looking for a quick cocktail with Hennessy? Try Hennessy and Lemonade! My recipe is easy to make and tastes so refreshing! The oak, vanilla and caramel notes of the Hennessy are a perfect fit with lemonade. I’ve added a few tips to take this cocktail to the next level.

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Why I love this recipe!

• Zesty Flavors! Lemons definitely make the list of my favorite drink flavors!
• Easy To Make! Simply combine the ingredients, pour, and enjoy in just 1 minute!
• Large Batch! Depending on the size of my pitcher, I can easily scale it to yield more servings!

When life gives you lemonade…

…Let’s make Hennessy Lemonade cocktails for happy hour ♡!

Ingredient notes

This Hennessy and Lemonade recipe comes together as easily as it goes down! Making a second or even third batch is a breeze! To make this cocktail, you’ll need:

• Hennessy – My favorite cognac! It has notes of citrus fruits, apple, French oak, grilled almonds and grapes.
• Lemonade – Tart and sweet. I use Stevia or Splenda instead of sugar. Homemade or store-bought work just fine in my opinion.
• Ice – Keeps Hennessy and Lemonade cocktails perfectly chilled!
• Lemon – Slice up fresh lemon wedges to garnish the glass!

The Hennessy and Lemonade ratio

The main thing to know about making Hennessy and Lemonade: the standard ratio is 1 part alcohol to 4 parts mixer. If you prefer a stronger drink, be my guest! Increase to 2:3 Hennessy to lemonade, or even more if you like.

I love it because it tastes super refreshing on the rocks. I make it with homemade or store-bought lemonade, and adjust to taste as sweet or tart as I prefer.

What is a Hennessy and Lemonade?

The Hennessy and Lemonade is an easy mixed drink. It can be garnished with a lemonade wedge. I serve it as a highball in tall glass, but you can also use a rocks glass.

This simple 3-ingredient Hennessy drink has long been one of my faves for entertaining. Easy peasy lemon squeezy!

Hennessy and Lemonade tips

Here’s how to take this drink to the next level!

• The 1:4 pour creates a Hennessy and Lemonade. I serve it over plenty of ice!
• I recommend putting the Henny in the freezer for ultimate chill—I find that this helps the ice melt slower.
• I always make sure everything is ice cold (even the glass)
• Don’t skimp on the lemon wedge!

How I make a Hennessy and Lemonade for a party

This recipe as written is for 1 drink, but let’s face it, this drink is perfect to share! Here’s how I alter it for a party:

• Figure out how many people are coming to your party and adjust the servings — For example if you’re having 10 people at your party, you’ll need to 10x this recipe.
• Fill up a pitcher — to the pitcher, add Hennessy, lemonade,  and ice. Stir and chill.
• Pour into ice-filled glasses — divide the pitcher contents equally among the glasses.
• Garnish — I add plenty of lemon slices to my batch

What do I need to make a Hennessy and Lemonade ?

This drink comes together quickly! Making a second or third batch is a breeze! To make it, you’ll need:

• Lemonade: Either store-bought or homemade. I like to make my own lemonade with Stevia (I’m watching my figure).
• Hennessy: I usually make Hennessy lemonades with Hennessy Very Special (V.S), but any type of Hennessy you love will work!
• Ice: For serving.
• Garnish: Optional lemon wedges.

Equipment needed

• Highball Glass: A highball is a tall, skinny glass. 
• Bar Spoon: The long handle on bar spoons makes it really easy to stir and not make a mess.
• OXO Angled Jiggers: My go-to measuring tools for cocktails.
• Ice Cube Tray: You’ll need plenty of ice on hand to fill up your highball glass.

When to serve Hennessy and Lemonade

• Summer cocktail
• Summer barbecue
• Brunch
• Cocktail party
• After dinner drink

If you are a fan of Henny and lemonade, I highly recommend giving it a try.

Ways I customize my Hennessy and Lemonade

Here are fun ways I gussy this cocktail. For example, feel free to…

• Add heat. I muddle in a slice of jalapeño to kick things up a spicy notch.
• Add warming spices. I love stirring in a cinnamon stick to add some warming spice to this drink (especially in the fall).
• Make it sparkle. Feel free to add sparkling lemonade or a splash of sparkling water.
• Make it boozier. Add in a splash of Grand Marnier or rum.

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Hennessy and Lemonade is served cold

The key to a good Hennessy and Lemonade is to serve it really cold. There are a few things I do to accomplish that, but it starts with storing your Hennessy in the freezer. Henny won’t freeze, and will be perfectly chilled for your drink.

Other ways I make my cocktail very cold:

• I mix the cold ingredients with ice cubes. This will dilute the drink slightly as the ice melts in the glass, but will keep it cool.
• I serve my Hennessy and Lemonade cocktail in a chilled glass. More on this ahead.

Chilling your glass quickly

I fill my glass with ice and cold water for a minute–while I gather ingredients and mix the cocktail–will chill my glass fast! I toss out the ice and water before mixing.

Hennessy and Lemonade recipe

Here’s how I make Hennessy and Lemonade.Follow this ratio to make the best drink.

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Hennessy and Lemonade

Yield: 1

Prep Time: 1 minute

Additional Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 1 minute

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Ingredients

• 1 oz Hennessy
• 4 oz lemonade

Instructions

1. Add the Hennessy and ice to a glass and stir to combine.
2. Top with lemonade (homemade or store-bought).
3. Garnish with a lemon wedge. 

Notes

• Step it up with clear ice
• I chill my Hennessy in the freezer
• Chill you glass before pouring

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 1 Serving Size: 5 oz.
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 160Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 10mgCarbohydrates: 20gNet Carbohydrates: 18gFiber: 0gSugar: 18gSugar Alcohols: 0gProtein: 0g

I hope you give my Hennessy and Lemonade a try, I’m sure you’ll love it! Hope to see you around my 72 Southern Pie Recipes post too!

Hennessy and Lemonade FAQs

What does Hennessy taste like?

Hennessy is a cognac brandy distilled from wine. It has a smooth, creamy, and sweet fruitiness similar to burnt wine mellowed by oak.

How strong is a Hennessy and Lemonade?

The Hennessy and lemonade highball is approximately 13.33% ABV. This makes it a moderately strong cocktail, and stronger than most wines.

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