You’re getting your game plan ready for the biggest sporting event of the year. You’ve got your friends confirmed. You’ve got snacks. You’ve got face paint and foam fingers lined up and ready to go. But you still need that one special ingredient, that one addition guaranteed to set your party above the millions of other watch parties happening all over the country. That’s where Rémy Martin has you covered. Whether you’re batching the perfect party cocktail en masse, pouring some sophisticated sippers, pairing a drink for the barbecue feast, or even lining up some celebratory toasts, Rémy Martin’s roster of acclaimed cognacs makes sure the possibilities are wide open for you and your team.
Kickoff: The Rémy French Mule with VSOP
Throwing the perfect party for America’s biggest game day is all about providing the assist for your guests and being the perfect playmaker. That means getting the party started right the moment your teammates walk through the door.
Kicking things off with a light and freshly chilled cocktail is always a winning strategy, so it’s a perfect time to break out those copper mugs and get the mules flowing. Whereas rookies might reach for the vodka, the real MVPs know that substituting Rémy Martin VSOP to create a “French Mule” is the way to go if you want a truly warming, softly spiced, and flavorful spin on the classic drink.
The Rémy French Mule
2 oz. Rémy Martin VSOP
½ oz. lime juice
4 oz. ginger beer
Lime (Garnish)
Copper mugs (Optional)
Combine Rémy Martin VSOP and lime juice first in a copper mug. Add ice and ginger beer to fill. Garnish with sliced lime.
Halftime: The Rémy Sidecar with 1738 Accord Royal
This is the time when some of your guests may step outside to relax with a fine cigar saved just for the occasion. For those guests, a nice sipping pour of the beautifully bright Rémy Martin 1738 – neat or on the rocks – will perfectly complement the finest peppery smoke.
But for your teammates that know the halftime festivities are where the real, wild fun begins, you need a vivid, exciting cocktail to match that energy. The halftime show is guaranteed to be full of the kinds of shocks and surprises that will have everyone talking the next day, so it’s only right to bust out an equally conversation-starting cocktail, and there’s no better star for the job than a classic Sidecar. Not only is the rich, citrusy Sidecar a libation legend among bartenders and scholarly mixologists, but the complex, multi-national history of the drink also mirrors Rémy Martin’s own reputation of global inclusivity and cross-cultural appeal. The Rémy Sidecar
2 oz. Rémy Martin 1738
¾ oz. Cointreau
¾ oz. lemon juice
Lemon (Garnish)
Combine Rémy Martin 1738, Cointreau, lemon juice, and ice in a shaker. Shake, strain, and pour into a traditional, wide coupette glass. Garnish with lemon peel.
The Big Win: The Rémy Old Fashioned with XO
Whichever way the score breaks, the party doesn’t stop when the game ends. The victorious will celebrate, and the defeated will pick up their spirits and live to fight another day. Either way, the drinks and debates alike can keep flowing all night long, and that means you’ll need a simple, subtly sweet icon to help take your party into the end zone. You’ll need the Rémy Old Fashioned.
There is arguably no more a beloved classic cocktail and a legendary nightcap than the Old Fashioned, and adding cognac in place of the more common whiskey is a twist nearly as old as the drink itself. Just as the winners will be walking off the field with a triumphant wave to the crowd, you can cement your own legacy as the party champion by toasting the night’s end with an unbeatable Old Fashioned made with awe-inspiring Rémy Martin XO. The Rémy Old Fashioned
1 ¾ oz. Rémy Martin XO
1 cube brown sugar
Bitters
Orange (Garnish)
Muddle sugar and bitters in the glass. Add ice. Pour Rémy Martin XO into the glass and stir until smooth. Garnish with an orange twist, or add flaked gold leaf to celebrate championship gold for your own winning team. Looking for more ways to celebrate? Explore Rémy Martin’s entire collection here.
