6 SIMPLE VILLON COCKTAILS TO MAKE FROM HOME

VILLON has been setting the social media world alight since its January launch. The alluring spirit, which is made from fine VSOP and XO Cognac, an exquisite blend of spirits distilled from French wheat, and natural flavors has been attracting global attention with its bottle’s sleek aesthetic and the spirit’s complexity and versatility – perfect for stunning cocktails.

With a smooth, balanced, and complex taste profile, VILLON’s luxurious aromas of vanilla, spice, and toasted oak make an excellent foundation for a range of cocktails. From sweet and fruity, to sharp and zesty or warm and toasty, VILLON is a cocktail star..

Here are 6 of our favorite simple Villon cocktails to make at home:

VILLON OLD FASHIONED
Always in fashion, this classic is elevated by the toasted sweetness and vanilla notes of Villon.
2 oz Villon
Several dashes Angostura bitters
1 Brown sugar cube
4 Large ice cubes
Garnish: Twist of orange peel

Place the sugar cube in the base of an old-fashioned glass. Soak with the bitters; crush sugar with the back of a bar spoon. Add 1/3 of Villon and 1 ice cube, stir well. Repeat with the remaining Villon and garnish with twisted orange peel.

Villion Julep

V JULEP
A fresh twist on the classic mint julep recipe, this 3-ingredient cocktail is a doddle to make!
2 oz Villon
0.5 oz Simple syrup
5-8 Sprigs of fresh mint
Crushed ice cubes

Add the mint sprigs, sugar, and a dash of water to a mixing glass. Add shaved ice and Villon. Shake until frosted, then pour the concoction into a rocks glass. Garnish with a mint sprig.

Between The Sheets

BETWEEN THE SHEETS
Spiced notes from Villon and Bumbu Rum make this cocktail a delicious winter warmer.
1 oz Villon
1 oz Bumbu Original
1 oz Triple sec
1/2 oz lemon juice
Garnish: Lemon twist

Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the lemon twist.

The International

THE INTERNATIONAL
French liqueur Villon and Brazilian gin McQueen and the Violet Fog come together in this tart but fruity concoction.

1 1/2 oz Villon
1 1/2 oz McQueen and the Violet Fog Gin
1/4 ounce grenadine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Garnish: Lemon peel and olive

Shake all the ingredients together in a cocktail shaker over ice. Strain into a coup glass and garnish with an olive and lemon twist.

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Coffee & Roses

COFFEE & ROSES created by @the.boozy.ginger
Coffee with a Cognac kick!
2 oz Villon
1 oz Cold Brew
1/4 oz Rose nectar
1/2 oz Cream liqueur

Shake all the ingredients together in a cocktail shaker and strain into as cocktail glass. Garnish with rose petals.

Molton Brown (US)