Whether during the holiday season with your family and friends, or after a simple dinner to spend some quiet time, cognac is a drink which can be your perfect friend. Its rich, delicate notes and spicy flavor make it one of the most popular drinks. It is a type of brandy made in the finest way. It is produced in the region around Cognac in France, and the French government ensures very strict rules to ensure that only the best reaches your glass. Cognac is made from only a few specified varieties of grapes; the most popular ones being Ugni Blanc. It is distilled twice in copper pot stills, and aged for at least 2 years in French oak barrels. But, most cognacs are aged for more than 2 years, some even for 20 years. This exquisitely made drink should be savored in an equally exquisite way. So we, at Buzzle, tell you the best ways to drink Cognac. Whether you like it neat or in a cocktail; we have compiled all the amazing ways in which you can enjoy this drink. Before deciding how to drink your cognac, it is crucial to consider its age. If it's young, then mix; if it's old, then drink it neat! Yes, that is the most important mantra to be considered. The older cognacs (XO) have very delicate notes, which will break down if you add anything. So don't even add ice to it. Water will make it completely bland, so enjoy as is. If going neat is not your cup of tea, err.. glass of cognac, then we have some amazing options for you. Hot or cold, cognac pairs really well with chocolate. You can even enjoy the drink with a dollop or lots of whipped cream. Cognac with simple hot or cold chocolate tastes amazing. Definitely worth a try. Coffee and Cognac are truly a dream combination. Try cognac with a shot of espresso or even iced coffee. Make cognac cocktails by combining different fruit juices or sodas with your favorite cognac, and enjoy! Hennessy and Coke make a great drink and is very popular. You can add ice and soda as much as you like to your Cognac. Experiment with different flavors as well. Everything tastes better with coffee! So combine cognac with freshly brewed coffee for a warm, comforting drink. If you want to take it few notches high, combine champagne with Cognac. Classy and elegant, we say!