Strong, aromatic, noble alcohol. These epithets belong to French cognac. True connoisseurs of a strong drink believe that the king of alcohol does not tolerate any neighborhood next to him. But this opinion is not shared by all. The article presents recipes - how to cook a delicious original appetizer for cognac, without spending a lot of time on it.

What appetizer is traditionally served with cognac

According to etiquette, cognac is usually served at the end of a feast for dessert. Snacks should be appropriate - light, shading the aroma of a strong drink, allowing it to be appreciated. Elite cognac, whose age exceeds 10 years, it is really customary to use without a snack, following the rule "3 C" - Cafe, Cognac, Cigare. First, drink a cup of coffee, then use cognac, lastly smoke a fragrant cigar. You can serve snacks to younger alcohol.

Traditional brandy appetizer (list of main products):

  • fruits;
  • dried fruits;
  • various nuts;
  • seafood;
  • hard cheese
  • olives;
  • chocolate.

If a feast with brandy is foreseen, you can’t do more seriously without snacks.

In this case, fit:

  • meat and cheese slices;
  • stewed or baked meat dishes;
  • sliced ​​salted fish;
  • canapes;
  • sandwiches on toasts;
  • stuffed eggs.

Fruit slices in combination with several types of cheeses and chocolate will also be appropriate on the table. Be sure to serve a plate with chopped lemon. This is not considered a suitable company for a noble drink, but most Russians prefer sour lemon and sugar to a glass of strong drink.

Classic brandy appetizer

Speaking of classic snacks, first of all, mention should be made of hard cheese. It is believed that this product is perfect for cognac, because it prolongs the aftertaste. In addition to cheese, olives can be served.

An exception to this rule is fatty cheese with a spicy taste, as they will kill the taste of alcohol.

Fruit slices will be a good addition to a strong drink.

Cognac is combined with the following products:

  • apples
  • pears;
  • strawberries
  • grapes.

On a large buffet table, fruit dishes can be supplemented by slicing gourds - watermelon and melon.

For gatherings in a circle of friends with a glass of cognac, nuts are suitable as an appetizer:

  • cashew;
  • almond;
  • hazelnut.

Assorted Dried Fruits:

  • dates;
  • dried apricots;
  • raisins.

Exquisitely and very tasty - sliced ​​smoked fish, seafood, assorted red or black caviar. Connoisseurs believe that cognac is combined with seafood, such as oysters, lobsters, mussels. The former should be served with lemon, and the latter can be baked with cheese.

Chicken or goose liver pastes on croutons or toasts is an option for a quick and easy snack, if only the pasta was prepared in advance.

Since a strong aromatic drink according to etiquette is usually served at the end of a feast, respectively, sweet dishes or desserts can be attached to it:

  • ice cream;
  • Cakes
  • cakes
  • fruit salads with cream, sweet syrups.

Snack for cognac "Nikolashka"

Unusual and you can say a budget appetizer, cooked in haste.

There are only three ingredients:

  • fine ground coffee;
  • granulated sugar;
  • lemon.

Instant coffee is sometimes used for preparation, but this is not for everybody. Natural varieties have a mild flavor, a more pleasant aroma, so it is preferable to choose them.

How to cook:

  1. Cut the lemon into circles.
  2. Mix sugar and coffee in a cup. Proportions are not indicated, as those who love coffee more can mix 1: 2 (sugar and coffee). For those who like sweets more, the proportion can be changed.
  3. Put the lemon slices on a plate. On top of each circle pour about 0.5 teaspoon of the mixture. Serve with skewers.

The total number of products for the preparation of such a snack should be calculated independently, based on the number of guests.

Original cheese cut

Favorite and probably the best appetizer for cognac, according to the French, is cheese cutting. To surprise with interesting serving and to please guests with delicious cheeses, you can collect an original cheese plate.

How to do it:

  1. It is customary to serve an odd number of types of cheeses, i.e. 3.5, 7.
  2. Cheeses are placed on a plate or round board clockwise. Starting from the soft and soft, ending with harder and sharper.
  3. Halves of walnut, a bunch of grapes or apples cut into slices can be placed next to the cheese. For those who do not like this, you can add sprigs of greens, olives, pickles to the cheese plate. Pickled gherkins, cherry tomatoes, pickled asparagus will do.
  4. To cheeses it is customary to serve various sauces - sweet and sour, spicy or spicy. You can serve jams or honey.

Cheeses should be purchased in advance, since they must lie in the refrigerator before cutting. When slicing, use a different shape of the pieces - cubes, plates, bars, triangles. Fresh bread of different varieties or crackers is served on a cheese plate. Of the devices, with a ceremonial serving, you can serve elongated forks with two teeth and knives, and at home, usual long skewers are suitable.

Chips recipe

You can quickly cook and serve an appetizer using ordinary chips. To do this, you need chips that are sold in tubes, cylindrical boxes. In this package, the chips are all the same size and do not break.

Here is a set of products:

  • greens - a bunch of onions, parsley or cilantro;
  • hard cheese - 150 g;
  • tomato - 1 pc. ;;
  • low-fat yogurt - 25 g;
  • a pinch of salt to taste.

How to cook:

  1. Peel the tomato, cut into small cubes. For the recipe, it is better to choose thick-skinned fruits with a low liquid content.
  2. Cheese through a fine grater.
  3. Finely chop the greens.
  4. Mix the ingredients in a bowl, season with yogurt, salt.
  5. Put the chips on a large dish, fill with the filling.

The ingredients can be changed and combined to your liking. For the filling, use avocado, fresh, pickled cucumber, fried mushrooms. If hard cheese is replaced with soft cheese, then refueling is not needed. The following is a recipe for cognac with feta cheese.

Tasty appetizer for Raffaello cognac

Cheese-curd mixture with spices is prepared simply and quickly. You can serve it by laying out on toasts or forming in the form of balls.

Products for Raffaello

  • cottage cheese - 100 g;
  • feta cheese - 100 g;
  • walnuts - 150 g;
  • basil and oregano - to taste;
  • pomegranate seeds and fresh mint - for serving.

Cooking:

  1. Mash the nuts thoroughly with a rolling pin, slightly calcine in a pan or in the microwave.
  2. Put all other products in a blender, add spices, mix until smooth.
  3. Roll balls of about 2 cm in diameter from the resulting mass, roll in nut crumbs. Send in the refrigerator for 30-40 minutes.

Put the cooled curd balls on a dish, garnish with fresh mint, pomegranate seeds, serve with skewers.

Whole meat roll

Meatloaf "Bourgeois" - a light and at the same time satisfying snack.

Product Composition:

  • pitted marinated olives - 50 g;
  • chicken pulp - 500 g;
  • eggs - 4 pcs.;
  • hard cheese - 100 g;
  • sour cream - 30 g;
  • onion - 1 pc.;
  • salt, spices - to taste.

Cooking Algorithm:

  1. Cook an omelet. Beat eggs with sour cream, salt a little, add spices.
  2. Grate the cheese, add to the egg mass. Cover the baking sheet with foil or parchment, pour an omelet on it and bake for 15 minutes.
  3. Cook the minced meat. Grind chicken and onion in a meat grinder. Finely chop the olives, add to the minced meat.
  4. Last wrap in an omelet.
  5. Cover the form with new foil, put the roll, send to the oven for 30 minutes.
  6. Take out the finished roll and let it cool. Cut into portions, serve.

For meatloaf, you can serve vegetable slices, 2-3 types of sauces.

Sandwiches with cheese, tomatoes and herbs

A delicious, savory appetizer for cognac for those who did not have time to prepare for the arrival of guests.

Products:

  • creamy soft cheese - 200 g;
  • tomatoes - 2 pcs.;
  • garlic - 2-3 cloves;
  • greens - dill or parsley;
  • salt, favorite spices;
  • bread - white or rye (optional).

Cooking process:

  • Cut the bread into portions, dry them in a toaster or in a frying pan without oil.
  • Pass the garlic through the press. Mix cheese, garlic, finely chopped greens. Add spices, salt.
  • Tomatoes cut in half rings.
  • Grease the bread with dressing, put 2 to 3 slices of tomato on top.

Line a plate with lettuce, put sandwiches, add a few sprigs of greenery.

Garlic and Cheese Eggs

Another recipe for an original appetizer that is whipped up to cognac is eggs stuffed with spicy stuffing.

Depending on the number of guests, you may need a little more or less products:

  • eggs - 4-8 pcs.;
  • hard cheese - 150-200 g;
  • sweet bell pepper - 1-2 pcs.;
  • garlic - 3 cloves;
  • greens - cilantro or parsley;
  • mayonnaise - 100-120 g;
  • mustard - 1 tbsp. l

Cooking:

  1. Boil eggs, cool and peel. Cut in half, remove the yolk.
  2. Cheese through a fine grater.
  3. Chop half the greens.
  4. In a bowl, mix the cheese, yolks, herbs. Add mayonnaise, mustard, mix thoroughly again.
  5. Put eggs on a dish and fill, spread the filling with a slide.

Before serving, decorate the finished appetizer with the remaining sprigs of greens, slices of sweet pepper.

This is not the whole list of snacks and products that are served with cognac. It is not necessary to adhere strictly to the rules.Given the personal capabilities and culinary preferences of guests, you can come up with your own original recipes.

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