During the unprecedented global Covid-19 pandemic, Hennessy stood in solidarity with 1,000 selected bartenders from around the world, many of whom had lost their sources of income, by providing them with cash incentives to encourage them to stay creative and connected during the lockdown. In return, these bartenders came up with their own original cocktails using two of Hennessy’s iconic offerings – Hennessy V.S and Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège.
In Malaysia, 15 bartenders from various establishments were selected to participate in this CSR initiative. Here are their original creations. The next time you’re in the mood for a post-MCO beverage, head on to these outlets and try out their original creations for yourself.
Cendol, Noah Yap @ The Pawn Room
Ingredients: Hennessy V.S, Gula Melaka, coconut milk, coconut water and cendol (pandan flavoured jelly).
Classic Remix, Shaun Pinto @ Arena Bar
Ingredients: Hennessy V.S, cinnamon syrup, fresh lime juice, egg white, angostura bitters and soda water.
V.S Momentum, Rose Chong @ T15 Bar
Ingredients: Hennessy V.S, rose vanilla tea and simple syrup.
V.S Mon Chéri, Koide Miki @ The Locker & Loft
Ingredients: Hennessy V.S, honey, ginger, lime wedges, cinnamon sticks and soda.
Hennessy Brandy Sour, Hoong Cheok Yeu @ OHM Club, Ipoh
Ingredients: Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, lemon, sugar and ice.
Henny Bee, Tracia Chan @ Dissolved Solid
Ingredients: Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, Borneo raw honey, orange zest and angostura bitters.
Hennysea, Arsenio Mariano @ Skullduggery
Ingredients: Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, pineapple juice, lime juice, turmeric, galangal syrup and Thai basil.
Laksa Highball, Justin Tay @ Cabinet 8
Ingredients: Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, ginger flower, lemongrass, ginger ale and fresh ginger.
Leng Chee Kang, Shaun Ong Shen Hsin @ Skillet 163
Ingredients: Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, sweet vermouth-infused jujubes, white fungus, lotus seed (ginkgo) and dried longan.
My Fantasy, Osmund Ulah @ The Vault KL
Ingredients: Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, cocoa liqueur, Ardbeg 10 Years, Grand Marnier and chocolate-coated blueberry.
Sidecar, Leow Lam Joe @ M Stage, Penang
Ingredients: Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, Bols Dry Orange, lemon juice and syrup.
Strive for Perfection, Rusho Harry PS150
Ingredients: Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, Poire Williams Pear Liqueur, spiced osmanthus honey, fresh lemon juice, dry apple cider and a slice of fresh pear.
The Moment, David Hans @ Three X Co
Ingredients: Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, apricot liqueur, apple juice, cinnamon, raisin, bitters and chocolate.
The P&A, Jeffri. S, Freelance Consultant
Ingredients: Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, mandarin oleo saccharum, pineapple juice, lime juice, soda and assam boi.
Tuxedo, Oliver Lamprea @ Bartailor
Ingredients: Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, Talisker 10 Years, Martini Rosso, Bénédictine D.O.M., chrysanthemum syrup, rice water and cinnamon stick.
Picture by Carl Ibale