Pineau des Charentes is fortified with Cognac and often enjoyed chilled on its own as an aperitif: the simplest and most popular way to drink it.
White or rosé Pineau des Charentes can also be combined with other ingredients and drinks to create surprising, colourful cocktails. Here are a few ideas to delight your taste buds and impress your guests!
In a highball glass, gently muddle the mint leaves and lime with the Angostura bitters and cane sugar syrup.
Pour in the Pineau des Charentes.
Cover with ice and stir with a mixing spoon.
Top up with sparkling water and garnish with a mint leaf.
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Blend the Pineau des Charentes, lemon juice, sugar syrup, tea and leaves from one sprig of tarragon.
Pour into a cocktail glass over crushed ice or ice cubes.
Garnish with a sprig of tarragon and a lemon slice.
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Put a teaspoon of runny honey in the glass.
Add the juice of one grapefruit wedge.
Stir to dissolve the honey. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
Add the white wine and red Pineau des Charentes, then stir.
If desired, add a dash of sparkling water.
Garnish with a sprig of thyme and a grapefruit slice.
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Prepare in a shaker
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Half-fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
Pour in the ingredients and stir.
Transfer to the serving glass, add ice cubes and the orange zest.
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